wiseass
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9.1
- adjective
- /ˈwaɪzˌæs/
- Offensive
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sabelotodo (vulgar)
- He always has a wiseass remark ready, which often annoys his friends.
Examples
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His wiseass attitude makes it hard for him to take criticism seriously.
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"I wanted to say something wiseass, but resisted.
Fiction book (1992) -
When she made a wiseass comment during the meeting, everyone rolled their eyes.
Synonyms
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8.4
Rude and cheeky to someone in authority
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4.0
Using words that say the opposite of what you mean to mock or hurt someone
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7.5
Showing dry, slightly mocking humor and not taking things seriously
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9.7
Being rude and acting like you are better than other people
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9.5
Being cheeky and trying to be clever in a way that annoys others
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8.6
Acting too smart so it annoys other people and causes problems
Being clever in a way that annoys others by sounding sarcastic
Someone who acts as if they are smarter than other people to show off
How Insolent
- Offensive
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9.1
- Offensive
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Wiseass comes from putting together wise ('clever') and ass ('donkey' or 'fool'), so it gives the image of someone who is 'too clever' in a rude, annoying way.