noun
smartass
Smartass (noun) means someone who acts in an obnoxiously clever or know-it-all way. Example: “Nobody likes a smartass who corrects everyone at the dinner table.”
noun
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Someone who acts in an obnoxiously clever or know-it-all way.
"Nobody likes a smartass who corrects everyone at the dinner table."
How to use smartass
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn annoyingly clever or sarcastic person.
When to use it
Vulgar slang — avoid in formal writing or polite company.
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Word forms
- Plural
- smartasses
- Third person singular
- smartasses
- Past tense
- smartassed
Etymology
A compound of "smart" and the slang suffix "-ass," used to intensify or mock the quality it attaches to.
Synonyms
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smart aleck
Related words
Frequently asked questions
What does “smartass” mean?
The word “smartass” means someone who acts in an obnoxiously clever or know-it-all way. In plain terms, an annoyingly clever or sarcastic person.
How do you use “smartass” in a sentence?
Here is “smartass” used in a sentence: “Nobody likes a smartass who corrects everyone at the dinner table.”
What is another word for “smartass”?
Words with a similar meaning to “smartass” include smart aleck.
What part of speech is “smartass”?
“Smartass” is a noun.
