Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
smarty
Noun
/ˈsmɑːrti/
Definition
A person who displays an excessive amount of cleverness or confidence, often in an irritating way.
Examples
- Don’t be such a smarty; not everything is a competition.
- She always tries to outsmart everyone, calling her a smarty isn’t far off.
Meaning
Smarty refers to someone who thinks they are very intelligent or smart, sometimes to the point of being annoying to others.
Synonyms
- Know-it-all
- Wise guy
- Smart aleck
- Smartass
