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know-it-all Definition

know·-it-all (-it ôl′)

adjective

Informal pretending or claiming to know much about almost everything

noun

Informal a know-it-all person

know-it-all Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

arrogant: Bork had proved to be his own worst enemy on television, creating an impression of an arrogant know-it-all spouting reactionary bromides.

Modifies a noun

  • attitude: Try to offer this type of solution to your client in an encouraging, helpful way rather then with a know-it-all attitude.
  • critic: Especially when you have annoying know-it-all critics and people such as myself constantly pecking away at you.