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Definition of wiseass

wiseass

/ˈwaɪz.æs/
wise · ass
Plural:wiseasses
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• noun

1

North American A person who makes obnoxious, sarcastic, or pretentiously clever remarks; a smart aleck.

Example

"Nobody likes working with a wiseass who constantly belittles everyone else's suggestions."

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• adjective

1

North American Characterized by obnoxious, flippant, or sarcastic cleverness; smart-alecky.

Example

"The teacher quickly grew tired of his wiseass remarks during the lecture."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Because "wiseass" contains mild profanity, it is restricted to informal or colloquial registers; in polite or professional settings, "smart aleck" or "wisecracker" is preferred.

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