wiseguys

Wiseguys is the plural of wiseguy, a term with two distinct meanings in American English.

In general slang, a wiseguy is someone who makes clever or sarcastic remarks, often annoyingly so: Don't be a wiseguy—just answer the question.

In mafia contexts, wiseguys are members of organized crime families, particularly the Italian-American mob.

The term carries connotations of street smarts and criminal sophistication, popularized through films and television depicting organized crime.