smart ass

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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

smart-ass

[smahrt-as]Slang: Sometimes Vulgar.

adjective

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

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noun

smart ass.

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Origin of smart-ass

First recorded in 1955–60

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Related Words

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

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Contemporary Examples

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

Word Origin and History for smartass

smart-ass

also smartass, 1960 (adj.), 1962 (n.), from smart (adj.) + ass (n.2).

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