\ ˈsmärt-ˌmau̇tht
, -ˌmau̇t͟hd \
, -ˌmau̇t͟hd \
Definition of smart-mouthed
: annoyingly cocky or sarcastic in speech
Synonyms for smart-mouthed
Synonyms
- acerb,
- acerbic,
- acid,
- acidic,
- acidulous,
- acrid,
- barbed,
- biting,
- caustic,
- corrosive,
- cutting,
- mordant,
- pungent,
- sarcastic,
- sardonic,
- satiric
- (or satirical),
- scalding,
- scathing,
- sharp,
- smart-aleck,
- smart-alecky,
- snarky,
- tart
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“Smart-mouthed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/smart-mouthed. Accessed 4 Jul. 2022.
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The first known use of smart-mouthed was in 1976
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