wise guy

as in smart alec
a person who likes to show off in a clever but annoying way if you weren't such a wise guy all the time, people might be more interested in hearing what you have to say

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“Wise guy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wise%20guy. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.

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