smartass
What does smartass mean? smartass is a English moderate that translates to “wise guy / smart aleck” in English.
Literal Translation
clever posterior
Meaning & Usage
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"wise guy / smart aleck"
Someone who's clever in an annoying way — making sarcastic comments, pointing out technicalities, or answering rhetorical questions literally. Being called a smartass is almost a compliment, but the person saying it definitely isn't smiling.
Examples in the Wild
'Two plus two is four.' 'I know, smartass, that wasn't the question.'