wise-ass

or wise·ass

[ wahyz-as ]

adjective

1. Also wise-assed. insolent; impertinent; smart-ass.

noun

1. smart-ass.

Word History and Origins

Origin of wise-ass¹

First recorded in 1970–75

Example Sentences

“SWAK” is where we see that Tony is more than a wise ass in a suit.

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