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wiseguy

UK
/ˈwaɪzɡaɪ/
US
/ˈwaɪzɡaɪ/

Translations

wiseguynoun
wiseguys
pl
UK
/ˈwaɪzɡaɪ/
US
/ˈwaɪzɡaɪ/
petit malinFamilier. Se dit d’une personne jugée trop futée, ironique ou insolente.
The teacher was tired of the wiseguy in the back row who always had a snarky comment.
Le professeur en avait assez du petit malin au fond de la classe qui avait toujours une remarque sarcastique.
Additional translations
mafieuxSens familier, argotique; membre de la mafia ou d’une organisation criminelle.
Synonyms
smart aleck
wiseacre
sophist
clever person
jokester

Definitions

wiseguynoun
A person who is regarded as being annoyingly clever or sarcastic.
The teacher was tired of the wiseguy in the back row who always had a snarky comment.
A member of the Mafia or a similar criminal organization.
The wiseguy was known for his involvement in organized crime activities.
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