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smartass

Noun CEFR C2 Specialized

Definitions

  1. Synonym of know-it-all, an obnoxious clever person or a person making obnoxious efforts to seem clever by acting or behaving as if they know everything.
    mildly, vulgar
  2. An insolent person, especially one who makes snide remarks.
    mildly, vulgar

Equivalents

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Examples

“Lots of luck, smartass.”

CEFR level

C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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See also

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