Definition of smart-arse
(Entry 1 of 2)
British, informal + impolite
: a person who says things that are clever or funny but that are also disrespectful or rude
smart-arse
adjectiveDefinition of smart-arse (Entry 2 of 2)
: being clever or funny but also disrespectful or rude
smart-arse remarks
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