wisenheimer
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of wisenheimer
1915–20, earlier also wiseheimer, equivalent to wise 1 + - (en)heimer, extracted from surnames with this ending
Example Sentences
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A few times, he pushed back with a brief display of his New York wisenheimer attitude.
From Washington Post • Feb. 27, 2019
Adam McKay, the wisenheimer behind “The Big Short,” takes on Dick Cheney in his latest film, “Vice.”
From Salon • Dec. 24, 2018
It’s a nice touch that Kirk’s such a fan of the late 20th century wisenheimer rappers as they do, of course, mention “a pinch on the neck from Mr Spock” in their tune Intergalactic.
From The Guardian • Dec. 14, 2015
The wisenheimer coaxing those light laughs is Adam’s best friend, Kyle, played and sometimes bellowed by a shaggy Seth Rogen with his familiar mix of affability, innocence and vulgarity.
From New York Times • Sep. 29, 2011
"Now don't be a wisenheimer, Jim," he answered quickly and I felt like one of my teachers was quietly making a point.
From Seattle Times • Jun. 5, 2010
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