smart-aleck
Mouthy clever type
A smart-aleck is someone who makes clever, sarcastic, or know-it-all remarks in an annoying way: Don't be such a smart-aleck.
The term suggests irritating cockiness rather than genuine intelligence.
As an adjective, smart-aleck describes such behavior: a smart-aleck comment.
Also spelled smart-alec.
Irritating would-be wit
- wise-guySarcastic, flippant person
- mouthyInclined to talk back
- cockyExcessively self-assured
- smugExcessively self-satisfied
impertinent · cheeky · impudent · brash · sassy · flippant · insolent · disrespectful
Mockingly critical in tone
- sardonicGrimly mocking
- mockingScornfully imitating or ridiculing
- snideDerisively insinuating
- cuttingDividing via sharp edge
caustic · biting · derisive · scathing · acerbic · barbed · cynical · scoffing
wiseacre
Irritating would-be wit
smug · impertinent · cheeky · impudent · brash · sassy · flippant · insolent · disrespectful · presumptuous
snarky
Mockingly critical in tone
cutting · caustic · biting · derisive · scathing · acerbic · barbed · cynical · scoffing · jeering
wisecracks
Clever, mocking remarks
- quipsBrief witty remarks
- zingersClever cutting remarks
- one-linersBrief comedic remarks
retorts · comebacks · banter · jabs · jibes · digs · cracks · put-downs · ribbing · needling
quick-witted
Fast at thinking
- sharp-tonguedGiven to cutting remarks
- glibSuperficially articulate
- cleverShowing mental quickness
shrewd · sharp · keen · astute · nimble · ready · witty · facile · slick
smart-aleckrespectful
Showing proper regard
deferential · polite · humble · courteous · obedient
smart-aleckmodest
Lacking in pretension
humble · unassuming · earnest · sincere · self-effacing
smart-aleckwise
Showing good judgment
sage · profound · insightful · thoughtful · sagacious
smart, smarting, smartest, smarty, smarter, outsmart, smartly, smartness, know-it-all