clever arse
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Meaning · English
A person who annoyingly tries too hard to impress with their cleverness; a clever dick.
Register: derogatory, slang
Examples
No, don't be a clever arse. Did you or did you not eat all the ice cream?
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “clever arse” mean?
A person who annoyingly tries too hard to impress with their cleverness; a clever dick.
Is “clever arse” formal or informal?
clever arse is generally derogatory, slang.