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smartass Synonyms

Another word for smartass

Choosing another word for smartass depends on context, so the 11 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

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

Usage Example

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

Strongest
smart aleck
wiseacre
Strong
wisecracker
know-it-all

• adjective (Context 2)

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

Usage Example

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

Strongest
smart-alecky
snarky
Strong
flippant
cheeky
impudent
glib
impertinent

Opposites of smartass

The opposite of smartass shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

respectful
polite
earnest
sincere
humble
See all opposites of smartass

• Nearby Words

smarminess
smarmy
smart
smartass
smartassed
smartcard
smarten

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Smartass. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/smartass
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