Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
wiseass
Noun
/ˈwaɪz.æs/
Definition
A person who behaves in a supercilious or sarcastically clever way, usually in a joking manner.
Examples
- She didn’t appreciate his wiseass comments during the meeting.
- He’s such a wiseass; he always has a snarky comment ready.
Meaning
A wiseass is someone who often makes jokes or clever remarks, sometimes inappropriately, and tends to be perceived as arrogant or impertinent.
Synonyms
- Smart aleck
- Know-it-all
- Wise guy
- Sarcastic person
