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wise-guy

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wise guy

 
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–noun
Informal. a cocksure, conceited, and often insolent person; smart aleck: He has a reputation for being a wise guy.
Also called wiseacre.

Origin:
1895–1900, Americanism

Related forms:
wise-guy, adjective
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wise guy

  1. n.
    a foolish person; a smart aleck. (See also smart guy. Also a term of address.) : Look, wise guy, mind your own business!
Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions by Richard A. Spears.Fourth Edition.
Copyright 2007. Published by McGraw Hill.
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