Meaning of know-it-all | Babel Free
/ˈnəʉ.ɪt.oːl/Definitions
Someone who claims to be knowledgeable or an expert in something, obnoxiously dismissing the opinions, advice, suggestions, etc. of others.
US, derogatory
Equivalents
日本語
知ったかぶりをする人
Examples
“We had it all figured out, but this know-it-all marched in with "the correct way of solving it", leaving our experiment in shambles.”
“The same holds true for supporting details—they help you to learn more about a topic. Be a know it all by sharing these details and supporting details with friends.”
“She's a mean, bossy know-it-all.”
“Have you ever gone shopping with a Know-It-All girlfriend and she insists, without your consent or consulting you first, to choose your outfits for you?”
CEFR level
C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.