wiseacre

[US]/ˈwaɪzeɪkə/
[UK]/ˈwaɪzeɪkɚ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.a person who pretends to be knowledgeable or clever; a know-it-all

Phrases & Collocations

wiseacre remarks

wiseacre attitude

wiseacre comments

wiseacre behavior

wiseacre jokes

wiseacre responses

wiseacre quips

wiseacre personality

Example Sentences

the wiseacre made a sarcastic comment during the meeting.

everyone rolled their eyes at the wiseacre's jokes.

the wiseacre thought he knew everything about the topic.

she responded to the wiseacre with a clever retort.

don't be a wiseacre; just follow the instructions.

the wiseacre tried to impress everyone with his knowledge.

his wiseacre attitude annoyed the entire team.

the wiseacre thought he could outsmart the teacher.

she was tired of the wiseacre always trying to show off.

the wiseacre made a fool of himself with his antics.

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