smart-mouthed (Meaning)
smart-mouthed
annoyingly cocky or sarcastic in speech
Synonyms & Antonyms of smart-mouthed
Synonyms:
- terse
- wry
- spikey
- incisive
- cross
- pithy
- gruff
- scalding
- sour
- trenchant
- blunt
- curt
- poignant
- spiky
- harsh
- stringent
- dry
- snippy
- acrimonious
- sourish
- vitriolic
- tartish
- cutting
- brusque
- ironical
- brisk
- sharp-tongued
- tongue-in-cheek
- succinct
- abrupt
- acerb
- bitter
- keen
- severe
- resentful
- concise
- flippant
- facetious
Antonyms:
smart-mouthed Sentence Examples
- The smart-mouthed teenager's incessant quips annoyed the adults at the dinner table.
- The boss reprimanded the employee for his smart-mouthed attitude towards a customer.
- The smart-mouthed parrot squawked insults at the unsuspecting visitors.
- The child's smart-mouthed retorts always got her into trouble with her parents.
- The teacher confiscated the student's smart-mouthed notes, warning that such language was unacceptable.
- The politician's smart-mouthed remarks alienated potential voters.
- The journalist's smart-mouthed articles exposed the corruption within the government.
- The comedian's smart-mouthed jokes had the audience roaring with laughter.
- The smart-mouthed witness refused to cooperate with the prosecutor, even after being threatened with contempt.
- The smart-mouthed child's comments made it difficult for others to take her seriously.
FAQs About the word smart-mouthed
annoyingly cocky or sarcastic in speech
satirical,sarcastic, satiric, corrosive, pungent, acidulous, mordant, ironic, snarky, biting
mild,amusing, playful, gentle, merry,waggish, polite, diplomatic, good-natured, bland
The smart-mouthed teenager's incessant quips annoyed the adults at the dinner table.
The boss reprimanded the employee for his smart-mouthed attitude towards a customer.
The smart-mouthed parrot squawked insults at the unsuspecting visitors.
The child's smart-mouthed retorts always got her into trouble with her parents.
