noun
smarty
SMAH-tee
Smarty (noun) means an informal, often mocking term for someone who acts overly clever. Example: “Don't be such a smarty — just answer the question.”
noun
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An informal, often mocking term for someone who acts overly clever.
"Don't be such a smarty — just answer the question."
How to use smarty
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA playful or mocking word for a show-off who thinks they're clever.
When to use it
Informal, often used teasingly, as in "smarty-pants."
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Word forms
- Plural
- smarties
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Etymology
Formed from "smart" plus the informal suffix "-y."
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What does “smarty” mean?
The word “smarty” means an informal, often mocking term for someone who acts overly clever. In plain terms, a playful or mocking word for a show-off who thinks they're clever.
How do you pronounce “smarty”?
“Smarty” is pronounced SMAH-tee (/ˈsmɑɹti/ in IPA).
How do you use “smarty” in a sentence?
Here is “smarty” used in a sentence: “Don't be such a smarty — just answer the question.”
What part of speech is “smarty”?
“Smarty” is a noun.
