smartass

Noun

1. (mildly, vulgar) Synonym of know-it-all, an obnoxious clever person or a person making obnoxious efforts to seem clever by acting or behaving as if they know everything.
2. (mildly, vulgar) An insolent person, especially one who makes snide remarks.

Adj

Related to or characteristic of a smartass; irritatingly clever or smug.

Verb

To talk like a smartass, with a lot of snide remarks.

Etymology

From smart + -ass.

Synonyms

smart aleck

know-it-all

wiseacre

wise guy

know-all

wiseguy know-it-all

Translations

Besserwisser

Klugscheißer

-in

Besserwisserin

Klugscheißerin

εξυπνάκιας

ξερόλας

blagueur

farceur

gonflé

plaisantin

smargiasso

espertalhão

sabelotodo

burlón