Definition of SMARTASS

smartass

Plural: smartasses

Noun

  • one of a group of brahmans who uphold nonsectarian orthodoxy according to the Vedanta school of Hinduism
  • Synonym of know-it-all, an obnoxious clever person or a person making obnoxious efforts to seem clever by acting or behaving as if they know everything.
  • An insolent person, especially one who makes snide remarks.
  • pl. -ES a smarty

Adj

  • Related to or characteristic of a smartass; irritatingly clever or smug.

Verb

  • To talk like a smartass, with a lot of snide remarks.

Examples

  • "I have had quite enough of your smartass remarks."
  • "Lots of luck, smartass."

Origin / Etymology

From smart + -ass.

Synonyms

smarta, know-it-all, smart aleck

Scrabble Score: 10

smartass: valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
smartass: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
smartass: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 11

smartass is a valid Words With Friends word