Types Of Comedy

adjective showing lack of skill or clumsiness

• The bumbling intern made several mistakes during the presentation.
• My bumbling brother always manages to spill his drink at dinner.
• That bumbling fool tripped over his own feet again!
• The bumbling politician stumbled through his speech, unable to articulate his points clearly.

noun a person who acts in a smart-alecky or sarcastic manner

adjective showing or characterized by intelligence or good judgment

• He was known for making sarcastic remarks, often being referred to as a wise ass.
• Don't be such a wise ass and just tell me what you really think.
• That guy thinks he's a real wise ass, always making snarky comments.
• Being a wise ass may get you some laughs, but it won't earn you any respect in the long run.