smartass
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Meaning · English
Related to or characteristic of a smartass; irritatingly clever or smug.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
I have had quite enough of your smartass remarks.
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 “smartass” mean?
Related to or characteristic of a smartass; irritatingly clever or smug.
Is “smartass” formal or informal?
smartass is generally slang.