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know-all

/ˈnəʊ.ɔːl/

/ˈnoʊ.ɔl/

Translations

know-allnoun

know-alls

/ˈnəʊ.ɔːl/

/ˈnoʊ.ɔl/

je-sais-toutFamilier et péjoratif.

Despite his lack of experience, he acted like a know-all during the meeting.

Malgré son manque d’expérience, il se comportait comme un je-sais-tout pendant la réunion.

Synonyms

smart aleck

wise guy

know-alladjective

/ˈnəʊ ɔːl/

/ˈnoʊ ɔl/

Used mainly attributively; typically non-gradable.

suffisantPéjoratif ; décrit une attitude prétentieuse de quelqu’un qui se croit omniscient.

Her know-all tone irritated everyone in the room.

Son ton suffisant agaçait tout le monde dans la salle.

Synonyms

know-allnoun

A person who behaves as if they know everything.

Despite his lack of experience, he acted like a know-all during the meeting.

know-alladjective

Displaying or characterized by an attitude of knowing everything; conceitedly opinionated.

Her know-all tone irritated everyone in the room.