wiseass

noun

wise·ass | \ ˈwīz-ˌas

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Definition of wiseass

: smart aleck

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fine, you're right, but there was no reason to be such a wiseass while pointing out the error

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For a generation of wiseass Brooklyn brunettes like myself, Tomei was a Hollywood anomaly, the rare breakthrough character actor who didn’t apologize for or abandon her New Yorkiness. — Stella Bugbee, The Cut, "Marisa Tomei Knows What’s She’s Worth," 3 July 2018 Ace Atkins, who writes terrific books of his own, is the conduit for Parker’s long-running series starring Spenser — tough private eye, gourmand and professional wiseass. — Adam Woog, The Seattle Times, "Authors ably carry on legacies of late crime-fiction writers Tony Hillerman, Robert B. Parker," 17 Apr. 2018 Hey, Rivkin: Does the job description for deputy mayor require being a wiseass, or does hanging around with Rahm just turn you into one? — Ben Joravsky, Chicago Reader, "Can Captain Kirk deliver Amazon to Chicago? Please, no," 30 Mar. 2018 Only the computer user, an animated wiseass in baggy jeans, delivers a passionate response. — Jeff Howe, WIRED, "File-Sharing Is, Like, Totally Uncool," 1 May 2004

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The first known use of wiseass was circa 1971

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wiseass

noun

English Language Learners Definition of wiseass

US, informal + impolite : a person who says things that are funny but also rude or offensive

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