smart-ass
Smug clever mouth
A smart-ass is someone who makes clever, sarcastic, or mocking remarks, often at others' expense.
The term implies showing off intelligence in an annoying way: Don't be a smart-ass.
As an adjective, it describes such behavior: a smart-ass comment.
The word is mildly vulgar but common in casual speech.
Self-proclaimed authority on everything
- condescendingSuperior and dismissive manner
- patronizingTreating someone as inferior
- self-satisfiedSmugly pleased with oneself
- superiorHigher in rank
arrogant · pompous · conceited · haughty · snooty · holier-than-thou · supercilious · preachy
Mockingly critical in tone
- sardonicGrimly mocking
- mockingScornfully imitating or ridiculing
- ironicExpressing contrary meaning
- cuttingDividing via sharp edge
biting · caustic · acerbic · snide · cynical · derisive · sneering · scathing
Playfully disrespectful
- impertinentRudely presumptuous
- mouthyInclined to talk back
- disrespectfulShowing lack of regard
- sassyBoldly irreverent in manner
fresh · lippy · brazen · audacious · impudent · insubordinate · defiant · flippant
know-it-all
Self-proclaimed authority on everything
- condescendingSuperior and dismissive manner
- patronizingTreating someone as inferior
- self-satisfiedSmugly pleased with oneself
superior · arrogant · pompous · conceited · haughty · snooty · holier-than-thou · supercilious · preachy · pedantic
snarky
Mockingly critical in tone
cutting · biting · caustic · acerbic · snide · cynical · derisive · sneering · scathing · sharp-tongued
cheeky
Playfully disrespectful
- impertinentRudely presumptuous
- mouthyInclined to talk back
- disrespectfulShowing lack of regard
sassy · fresh · lippy · brazen · audacious · impudent · insubordinate · defiant · flippant · irreverent
clever
Showing mental quickness
- quick-wittedFast at thinking
- sharpFine-edged, or astute
- quippyGiven to witty remarks
humorous · banter · repartee · wordplay · puns · jokes · jesting · droll · playful · amusing
smart-asssincere
Genuinely felt, not feigned
earnest · guileless · straightforward · genuine · plain-spoken
smart-asshumble
Unassuming about oneself
modest · respectful · gracious · polite · deferential
smart-assconstructive
Promoting positive development
supportive · team player · problem-solver · mensch · good egg
smart, smarts, smarty, outsmart, smartly, smartness, smarten, outsmarted, outsmarts