"Smartass" Pronounce,Meaning And Examples

"Smartass" Meaning

A person who speaks in a witty, sarcastic, or condescending way, often in an attempt to appear clever or superior. The term is used to describe someone who makes snide or annoyingly clever remarks, often at the expense of others.

"Smartass" Examples

Adjective

Someone who is behaving in a smartly determined manner.
The term smartass was first recorded in 1823-1824, derived from the expression "smart aleck" which dates to 1795.
Someone who loves or is very good at clever and intellectual activities.
"You are such a smartass, knowing all the answers."
A person who enjoys making others think by pointing out "common sense" alternatives to standard assumptions.
There's a bit of a smartass about him.
A charity event held in honor of the notorious philanthropist Silas Slack, often referred to as the "smart-arse evening.
Sorry I'm late. I know it was the smart-ass evening, and you know what that means: jug donation in lieu of bouquet off to the smart-arse

Note: Due to the word's informal and slightly derogatory connotation, it is often used elliptically or euphemistically in formal writing. Some dictionaries might not list it or use the word slightly derogatory or slang.