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smartass definition

smart·ass or smart-ass (smärt′as′)

noun

Slang a person who is annoyingly or obnoxiously cocky, knowing, flippant, etc.; wiseguy

adjective

Slang annoyingly cocky, knowing, etc.

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Modifies a noun

  • comment: Everyone has something to teach, and hopefully a smartass comment or two to make.
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