wise off
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Meaning · English
To make wisecracks; to behave like a smart aleck.
Register: informal
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “wise off” mean?
To make wisecracks; to behave like a smart aleck.
Is “wise off” formal or informal?
wise off is generally informal.