smartarse

[US]/ˈsmɑːtɑːs/
[UK]/ˈsmɑːrtæs/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.a person who thinks they are very clever and shows this in their behaviour; a know-it-all
adj.behaving as if one is very clever; smugly knowing
Word Forms

Phrases & Collocations

smartarse kid

smartarse comment

smartarse response

smartarse remark

smartarse grin

smartarse attitude

smartarse look

smartarse smile

being smartarse

smartarse answer

Example Sentences

don't be such a smartarse when the teacher is asking a serious question.

he made a smartarse comment that made everyone in the room uncomfortable.

i'm fed up with his constant smartarse remarks during our meetings.

she gave a smartarse answer that annoyed the interviewer immediately.

my little brother is a total smartarse who always tries to correct me.

no one likes a smartarse, especially when they are wrong.

stop acting like a smartarse and just follow the instructions.

the comedian mocked a smartarse heckler in the front row.

you think you're being funny, but you just sound like a smartarse.

his smartarse attitude eventually cost him the promotion.

i regretted making that smartarse reply to my boss via email.

even though he is a bit of a smartarse, he gets the job done.

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