clever arse
Annoyingly sharp person
A clever arse is someone who shows off their intelligence in an annoying or smug way, making sharp comments to demonstrate how smart they are.
British equivalent of American *smart-ass*.
The term is mildly vulgar but common in casual speech: Don't be such a clever arse.
Also spelled *clever-arse* or *cleverarse*.
- smartypantsSmugly clever person
- smart alecAnnoying show-off wit
- wiseacreIrritating would-be wit
- wise guySarcastic, flippant person
- witClever, inventive humor
quick wit · smart-aleck · whiz-kid · know-it-all · sarcasm · smart mouth · cheekiness · quick-thinking · brainiac · irony · perceptiveness · audacity · puns · cunning · show-off · boldness · brilliance · ingenuity
clever arseunpretentious
Lacking false superiority
modest · self-deprecating · understated · humble · low-key
clever arsegood egg
Dependable, kindhearted person
sweetheart · salt of the earth · nice guy · mensch · dear
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