smartass

/ˈsmɑːrtæs/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who habitually makes witty, often mocking, remarks; someone who is annoyingly clever or sarcastic.

“He’s a smartass, always making fun of everyone else’s opinions.”

2. adjective

Describing someone who is annoyingly clever or sarcastic.

“The smartass comments from the back of the classroom disrupted the whole lesson.”

Synonyms

  • sassy
  • smart aleck
  • wise guy

Antonyms

  • fool
  • oblivious
  • simpleton