know-all

Definition of know-allnext
chiefly British

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Recent Examples of know-all How well hidden are the implications of using some other app that has an indirect path to our friendly know-all? top comment Apple's New iPhone Accessory Is Part Sock, Part Crossbody Strap 1d $150 - $230 ! ! ! PC Magazine, 11 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for know-all
know-it-all
Noun
  • Smart-assed, competent and a bit of a know-it-all, PJ runs his roost like mission control.
    Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 24 Mar. 2026
  • In fact, some know-it-all called this race more or less over just a week ago.
    Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 2 Mar. 2026

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“Know-all.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/know-all. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.

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