smart arse

See also: smartarse and smart-arse

English

Alternative forms

• smart-arse, smartarse

Pronunciation

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Noun

smart arse (plural smart arses)

1. (idiomatic, UK, Ireland, Commonwealth) One who is particularly flippant or insolent or tends to make snide remarks or jokes.

Synonyms

• know-all
• know-it-all
• smart alec
• smart ass (US)
• wise guy
• wiseacre

Derived terms

• smart-arsed

Anagrams

• Satmarers, arsesmart