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smartass

UK
/ˈsmɑːt.ɑːs/
US
/ˈsmɑrt.æs/

Translations

smartassnoun
smartasses
pl
UK
/ˈsmɑːt.ɑːs/
US
/ˈsmɑrt.æs/
petit malinFamilier et péjoratif.
He can be such a smartass during meetings, always making sarcastic comments.
Il peut être un vrai petit malin pendant les réunions, à faire toujours des commentaires sarcastiques.
Additional translations
monsieur-je-sais-toutFamilier, péjoratif; s'emploie surtout pour désigner une personne insupportablement pleine d'elle-même.
Synonyms
smart aleck
wise guy
sarcastic person
sardonic person
know-it-all
smartassadjective
more smartass
Comp.
most smartass
Super.
UK
/ˈsmɑːt ɑːs/
US
/ˈsmɑrt ˌæs/
suffisantFamilier; pour une attitude ou des propos.
His smartass comments during the meeting were not appreciated by his colleagues.
Ses remarques suffisantes pendant la réunion n'ont pas été appréciées par ses collègues.
Additional translations
prétentieuxFamilier; nuance de condescendance ou de vanité.
Synonyms
sassy
sarcastic
snarky
wisecracking
insolent
fresh
flippant
cheeky
impertinent

Definitions

smartassnoun
A person who is irritatingly or smugly clever, often making sarcastic or witty remarks.
He can be such a smartass during meetings, always making sarcastic comments.
smartassadjective
Having or showing an irritatingly smug, conceited, or silly sense of humor.
His smartass comments during the meeting were not appreciated by his colleagues.
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