wise-ass

A form of wiseass — One who makes wisecracks, particularly in a sassy or cocky fashion.

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Meanings

nounwise-ass (plural wise-asses)

plural wise-asses

  1. alternativeAlternative spelling of wiseass.

Synonyms & antonyms

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APA

wise-ass. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/wise-ass

MLA

“wise-ass.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/wise-ass. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “wise-ass,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/wise-ass.

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