noun
wiseass
WEYE-zas
noun
1
A person who makes sarcastic or cocky remarks, often to seem clever (slang, informal).
"Stop being a wiseass and just answer the question."
"The new intern was a bit of a wiseass, always cracking jokes at the wrong moment."
How to Use Wiseass
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA cocky, sarcastic person who thinks they're clever.
When to use it
Vulgar slang — avoid in formal or professional writing.
Common pairings
stop being a wiseass
act like a wiseass
Word Forms
wiseasses plural
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Etymology
Formed from wise (in the sense of "cheeky" or "smart-alecky") plus the slang intensifier -ass.