wise guy

noun
UK: /waɪz ɡaɪ/
US: /waɪz ɡaɪ/

  1. Someone who thinks they are very clever and likes to make jokes or smart comments, often in a way that annoys other people.

    1. He is a wise guy, always joking around.
    2. Don't be such a wise guy; just answer the question directly and without any sarcasm.

  2. A member of a criminal organization, especially the Mafia.

    1. That wise guy is dangerous.
    2. The police suspect that the local businessman is connected to some wise guy from uptown.

Synonyms

smart aleck comedian gangster mobster

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "wise guy" in English means: Someone who thinks they are very clever and likes to make jokes or smart comments, often in a way that annoys other people., A member of a criminal organization, especially the Mafia..

The phonetic transcription of "wise guy" is /waɪz ɡaɪ/ in British English and /waɪz ɡaɪ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "wise guy": smart aleck, comedian, gangster, mobster.

Example usage of "wise guy": "He is a wise guy, always joking around.". More examples on the page.