wiseacre

noun
UK: /ˈwaɪzˌeɪkər/
US: /ˈwaɪzˌeɪkər/

  1. A person who acts as if they know everything and likes to show off their knowledge in an annoying way.

    1. Don't be a wiseacre, just answer the question.
    2. The wiseacre in class always had to correct the teacher's mistakes.

  2. Someone who tries to appear clever or witty, often with sarcastic or irritating remarks.

    1. The wiseacre made a rude comment about my hair.
    2. No one appreciates a wiseacre who constantly makes sarcastic remarks at meetings.

Synonyms

know-it-all smart aleck smart-ass wise guy

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "wiseacre" in English means: A person who acts as if they know everything and likes to show off their knowledge in an annoying way., Someone who tries to appear clever or witty, often with sarcastic or irritating remarks..

The phonetic transcription of "wiseacre" is /ˈwaɪzˌeɪkər/ in British English and /ˈwaɪzˌeɪkər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "wiseacre": know-it-all, smart aleck, smart-ass, wise guy.

Example usage of "wiseacre": "Don't be a wiseacre, just answer the question.". More examples on the page.