Pronunciation: /smɑrt æs/
noun a person who is irritating because they behave as if they know everything
A1 My brother is a smart ass who always has a clever comeback.
A2 The student in my class is known as the smart ass because he always knows the answers.
B1 She can be a bit of a smart ass, but she's actually really helpful when you need it.
B2 I don't appreciate his smart ass remarks during meetings, it's unprofessional.
C1 The lawyer's reputation as a smart ass precedes him, but he always wins his cases.
C2 Despite his reputation as a smart ass, he is actually a very kind and generous person.
adjective showing intelligence or shrewdness, especially in a lighthearted or cocky manner
A1 He is a smart ass student who always gets top grades.
A2 She made a smart ass comment that made everyone laugh.
B1 The smart ass response from the speaker caught the audience off guard.
B2 The professor is known for his smart ass remarks during lectures.
C1 Her smart ass attitude often gets her in trouble with authority figures.
C2 The CEO's smart ass decision led to a significant increase in company profits.
formal He often comes across as a smart aleck in meetings, always correcting others' grammar.
informal Don't be such a smart ass and just help me out with this problem.
slang Stop being a smart ass and just do what I asked you to do.
figurative His sarcastic comments make him seem like a real smart ass.
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