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smartass

/ˈsmɑːrt.æs/
(UK: smartarse)
smart · ass
Plural:smartasses
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Adjective:smartass
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smartass Lexical Profile

smartass Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

North American A person who is irritatingly pretentious, sarcastic, or cocky about their own intelligence or wit (slang).

Example

"Nobody likes working with him because he acts like a smartass whenever someone asks a simple question."

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• adjective

1

North American Characterized by obnoxious, sarcastic, or irritatingly flippant behavior or remarks (slang).

Example

"The student was sent to the principal's office for making a smartass comment during the lecture."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Because 'smartass' is vulgar slang, it should be avoided in formal or professional contexts; 'smart aleck' or 'wiseacre' serve as milder, non-vulgar alternatives.

• Nearby Words

smarminess
smarmy
smart
smartass
smartassed
smartcard
smarten

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Smartass. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/smartass
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