smart ass

noun Slang: Sometimes Vulgar.

a wise guy; know-it-all.

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Also smart·-ass·, smart·ass.

Origin of smart ass

First recorded in 1905–10

Words nearby smart ass

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Definition for smartass (2 of 2)

smart-ass
[ smahrt-as ]
/ ˈsmɑrtˌæs /
Slang: Sometimes Vulgar.

adjective

Also smart-assed, smart·assed. characteristic of a smart ass or wise guy.

noun

smart ass.

Origin of smart-ass

First recorded in 1955–60
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Words related to smartass

impudent, bold, audacious, blatant, unabashed, shameless, know-it-all, forward, flip, brain, intellectual, braggart, windbag, wiseacre, barefaced, brassy, cheeky, cocky, defiant, flashy

Example sentences from the Web for smartass

  • Later, after getting a smartass remark from Lewis, she demanded to know if he and his buddies were raising credit-card rates.

    The Fools on the Hill|Charlie Gasparino|February 12, 2009|DAILY BEAST