smarty

Annoying little genius

Smarty is a mildly mocking term for someone who flaunts their intelligence or acts like a know-it-all: Okay, smarty, if you're so clever, you figure it out.

Often used playfully, especially with children.

The fuller form smarty-pants carries the same sense with slightly more teasing affection.

cleverness

quick-witted

Fast at thinking

  • sharpFine-edged, or astute
  • shrewdPractically clever, perceptive
  • astuteMentally sharp, discerning

ingenious · canny · savvy · resourceful · bright · brainy · whiz · know-it-all · wise guy · brainiac

mockery

know-it-all

Self-proclaimed authority on everything

big head · snob · braggart · cocky · smug · condescending · patronizing · taunting · teasing · jeering

wit

quippy

Given to witty remarks

wordplay · puns · one-liner · comeback · zingers · jest · wisecrack · droll · bon mot · humor

sassiness

cheeky

Playfully disrespectful

  • saucyBoldly disrespectful, often playfully
  • pertBoldly cheeky
  • impudentDisrespectfully bold

brash · mouthy · fresh · lippy · flippant · bold · brazen · insolent · irreverent · back talk

Categories
Opposites
intellectual self-presentation

smartywallflower

Shy person avoiding socializing

shrinking violet

actual intelligence

smartydummy

Lifelike substitute figure

dunce · dimwit · dullard · blockhead · numbskull

Phrases
Family

smart, smarts, smarting, smartest, smarter, outsmart, smartly, smartness, smarten

Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Everyday, not technical · Rated G