smartass
Mouthy clever jerk
A smartass is someone who makes clever, sarcastic, or irritating remarks, typically showing off at others' expense: Don't be a smartass.
The word carries an affectionate edge in some contexts—being called a smartass isn't always an insult among friends.
Mockingly critical in tone
- wiseguySarcastic quipster or mobster
- wiseacreIrritating would-be wit
- mouthyInclined to talk back
- lippyRudely talkative
fresh · cheeky · sassy · flippant · impertinent · impudent · saucy · brazen
Cutting, mocking commentary
- quipBrief, clever remark
- wisecrackFlippant clever remark
- jibeAgree or correspond
- gibeScornful teasing remark
taunt · barb · zinger · dig · crack · retort · comeback · put-down
Showing mental quickness
- quick-wittedFast at thinking
- sharpFine-edged, or astute
- sharp-tonguedGiven to cutting remarks
- banterPlayful, teasing exchange
repartee · wordplay · droll · waggish · punny · facetious · irreverent · playful
Excessively self-satisfied
- superiorHigher in rank
- condescendingSuperior and dismissive manner
- patronizingTreating someone as inferior
- self-satisfiedSmugly pleased with oneself
arrogant · pompous · overbearing · self-important · pedantic · preachy · holier-than-thou · haughty
snarky
Mockingly critical in tone
lippy · fresh · cheeky · sassy · flippant · impertinent · impudent · saucy · brazen · cocky
snark
Cutting, mocking commentary
gibe · taunt · barb · zinger · dig · crack · retort · comeback · put-down · one-liner
clever
Showing mental quickness
- quick-wittedFast at thinking
- sharpFine-edged, or astute
- sharp-tonguedGiven to cutting remarks
banter · repartee · wordplay · droll · waggish · punny · facetious · irreverent · playful · tongue-in-cheek
smug
Excessively self-satisfied
- superiorHigher in rank
- condescendingSuperior and dismissive manner
- patronizingTreating someone as inferior
self-satisfied · arrogant · pompous · overbearing · self-important · pedantic · preachy · holier-than-thou · haughty · snooty
- wisecrackerssmartmouth, smartypants, wisecracker, wise guy, wiseacre
- snobssnob, elitist, snoot, prig, highbrow
- comedianscomedian, stand-up, comic, stand-up comic, standup comic
- geniusesgenius, brainiac, prodigy, Einstein, intellect
smartassrespectful
Showing proper regard
humble · deferential · earnest · sincere · polite
smartassstraight shooter
Forthright, blunt person
sincere · earnest · helpful · straightforward · genuine