Wiseacre

Pronunciation: /waɪz.eɪ.kər/

Definitions of wiseacre

noun a person who pretends to be knowledgeable or clever; a know-it-all

Example Sentences

A1 My little brother is always acting like a wiseacre, thinking he knows everything.

A2 The wiseacre in the group kept giving unsolicited advice to everyone.

B1 The wiseacre at the office always has a sarcastic comment ready for any situation.

B2 The wiseacre professor enjoyed challenging his students with difficult questions.

C1 The wiseacre politician tried to outsmart his opponents with clever remarks during the debate.

C2 The wiseacre journalist was known for his sharp wit and insightful commentary on current events.

Examples of wiseacre in a Sentence

formal The wiseacre in the meeting always had a clever response to every question.

informal Don't listen to that wiseacre, he's always trying to show off his intelligence.

slang That wiseacre thinks he knows everything, but he's just a know-it-all.

figurative The wiseacre's words were like a double-edged sword, cutting through the ignorance of those around him.

Grammatical Forms of wiseacre

• past tense: wiseacred
• plural: wiseacres
• comparative: wiser
• superlative: wisest
• present tense: wiseacres
• future tense: will wiseacre
• perfect tense: has wiseacred
• continuous tense: is wiseacring
• singular: wiseacre
• positive degree: wiseacre
• infinitive: to wiseacre
• gerund: wiseacring
• participle: wiseacred

Origin and Evolution of wiseacre

First Known Use: 1548 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'wiseacre' originated from Middle English, derived from the Old English term 'wisacres' meaning 'know-it-all'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'wiseacre' evolved from a neutral term for someone who is knowledgeable to a more negative connotation of someone who is annoyingly self-assured and pretentious.