Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

smart-arse

Noun

/ˈsmɑːt ɑːs/

Definition

A person who is perceived as being overly clever or sarcastically knowledgeable, often to the annoyance of others.

Examples

He’s such a smart-arse, always correcting everyone in the meeting.
She played the smart-arse at the trivia night, answering all the questions before anyone else could.

Meaning

A smart-arse is someone who displays an attitude of superiority or pretentiousness, often by making sarcastic comments or showing off their intelligence.