smart-ass (Meaning)

smart-ass

smart aleck

He always has to make a smart-ass comment during meetings to try to impress the boss.
Don't be such a smart-ass; just answer the question directly.
His constant smart-ass remarks make it difficult to take him seriously.
She rolled her eyes at his smart-ass attitude.
Being a smart-ass might get you attention, but it won't earn you respect.
His smirk showed that he was reveling in his smart-ass remark.
It's hard to have a meaningful conversation with him when he's in smart-ass mode.
He thought he was being clever with his smart-ass retort, but it just came off as rude.
No one appreciates his smart-ass jokes during serious discussions.
His tendency to act like a smart-ass often alienates those around him.

smart aleck

cute, flippant, facetious, mischievous, smart-alecky, rude, pert, flip, smart-assed, smarty-pants

serious,sincere, earnest, sober,solemn, grave,somber, sombre

He always has to make a smart-ass comment during meetings to try to impress the boss.

Don't be such a smart-ass; just answer the question directly.

His constant smart-ass remarks make it difficult to take him seriously.

She rolled her eyes at his smart-ass attitude.