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smartass

The English word “smartass” has 4 meanings listed here.

noun

  1. An insolent person, especially one who makes snide remarks.
  2. Synonym of know-it-all, an obnoxious clever person or a person making obnoxious efforts to seem clever by acting or behaving as if they know everything.

adjective

  1. Related to or characteristic of a smartass; irritatingly clever or smug.

verb

  1. To speak in a condescending manner characterized by frequent sarcastic or disparaging remarks.

Etymology

From smart + -ass.

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