smartasses

Mouthy know-it-alls

Smartasses is the plural of smartass, describing people who make annoying sarcastic remarks: The class was full of smartasses.

irreverence

snarky

Mockingly critical in tone

  • sassyBoldly irreverent in manner
  • cheekyPlayfully disrespectful
  • mouthyInclined to talk back

flippant · impudent · brash · disrespectful · insolent · impertinent · lippy · cocky · audacious · brazen

wit

wisecracks

Clever, mocking remarks

comebacks · banter · retorts · punchlines · jabs · burns · roasts · putdowns · digs · barbs

sarcasm

snark

Cutting, mocking commentary

cutting · biting · caustic · acerbic · dry · deadpan · satirical · cynical · sneering · taunting

knowitall

insufferable

Impossible to put up with

arrogant · superior · pretentious · pedantic · pontificating · mansplaining · lecturing · opinionated · self-satisfied · conceited

Opposites
social demeanor and humility

smartasseswallflowers

Timid party attendees

shrinking violets · doormats · bootlickers · sycophants · brown-nosers

communication style

smartassesstraight shooters

Forthright, honest individuals

diplomats · straight talkers · naifs · innocents · literalists

intellectual presentation

smartassesdullards

Slow-witted individuals

dimwits · slowpokes · dunces · bimbos

Family

smartass, smartassed

Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Negative · Everyday, not technical · Rated PG-13