smart-mouthed (Meaning)
smart-mouthed
annoyingly cocky or sarcastic in speech
Synonyms & Antonyms of smart-mouthed
Synonyms:
- tongue-in-cheek
- trenchant
- snippy
- bitter
- stringent
- spikey
- ironical
- pithy
- vitriolic
- terse
- dry
- cross
- curt
- scalding
- harsh
- concise
- cutting
- wry
- spiky
- incisive
- sour
- resentful
- flippant
- keen
- brisk
- poignant
- sourish
- succinct
- severe
- abrupt
- tartish
- sharp-tongued
- acrimonious
- gruff
- brusque
- blunt
- acerb
- 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, satiric,sarcastic, smart-alecky, cynical, ironic, acid, tart, sardonic, scathing
merry, gentle, mild,amusing, playful, polite, droll, good-natured, bland,waggish
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.
