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smarty-pants

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plural noun

as in smartie
a person who likes to show off in a clever but annoying way I don't need to hear from some smarty-pants second-guesser that the theme for the party is all wrong

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Adjective
  • The trailers for the episode dropped not only the announcement of Swift's latest album, but also a cute moment between the celeb couple.
    Joyce Orlando, Nashville Tennessean, 12 Aug. 2025
  • The brand also offers the pillow in a smaller base model and several cute kids’ pillows that double as plushies.
    Clint Davis, People.com, 11 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • From supporting local zoning reforms to promoting smart federal investments, our goal is simple: expand access to homeownership.
    Collyn Wainwright, The Tennessean, 21 Aug. 2025
  • That’s where the real value is, and that’s what smart leadership looks like.
    Paul Getter, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025
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“Smarty-pants.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/smarty-pants. Accessed 24 Aug. 2025.

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