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Meaning of wise guy | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

  1. One who is insolent or flippant; one who makes jokes or perpetrates pranks.
    derogatory, humorous, informal, mildly, sarcastic
  2. A knowledgeable or successful sports bettor.
    slang
  3. A member of the Mafia; a mobster.
    US, slang
  4. A hipster.
    slang
  5. An Italian-American man.
    ethnic, offensive, slang, slur

Equivalents

Examples

“Her reputation for being a wise guy made her new teachers hesitant about having her in their classes.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

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