smarts off

A form of smart off — To show disrespect verbally; to smartmouth.

Meanings

verb
  1. indicativepresentsingularthird personthird-person singular simple present indicative of smart off

    Ryan, who is feeling no pain, smarts off, "Who died and left you in charge?"

    2005, Deborah Johnston, Lambda Blue, page 196
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