know-it-all

noun

: one who claims to know everything
also : one who disdains advice
know-it-all adjective

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Her uncaring parents were all too happy to have their loudmouth, know-it-all daughter off their hands. Greg Evans, Deadline, 12 June 2025 The actor played know-it-all postal worker Cliff Clavin through the series’ first nine seasons. Lauren Coates, Variety, 20 May 2025 But no one likes a know-it-all, least of all Tzarina, who brings an attitude to match Lara’s to their conversation. Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 22 Apr. 2025 Gemini: Redmond As the fast-talking book agent who reps many potential writers at Empirical Press and Millennial, Redmond is the know-it-all of the literary industry and community. Lisa Stardust, People.com, 31 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for know-it-all

Word History

First Known Use

1873, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of know-it-all was in 1873

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“Know-it-all.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/know-it-all. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.

Kids Definition

know-it-all

noun
ˈnō-ət-ˌȯl
: a person who always claims to know everything

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