Meaning of smart off | Babel Free

Definitions

To show disrespect verbally; to smartmouth.

intransitive, slang

Examples

“He despised being away from the rest of the student body and would occasionally act out in defiance by smarting off or by being uncooperative.”

“It's not my job to straighten out his every mess, especially since he seems to like playing the wise guy and smarting off every chance he gets.”

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