wise guy (Meaning)

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wise guy (n)

an upstart who makes conceited, sardonic, insolent comments

The wise guy tried to challenge authority, but his arrogance got the better of him.
Don't play the wise guy with me, or you'll regret it.
The wise guy's sarcastic remarks earned him a swift reprimand.
Bob's wise guy attitude annoyed his co-workers, who preferred his professional demeanor.
The wise guy hacker targeted the wrong system and was swiftly apprehended.
The wise guy's flippant comments in court angered the judge, resulting in a harsher sentence.
Don't be a wise guy, just do as you're told.
The wise guy's wit and charm couldn't hide his lack of common sense.
The wise guy's attempt at humor backfired, leaving him the subject of ridicule.
Despite his wise guy persona, Peter was actually quite intelligent and insightful.

an upstart who makes conceited, sardonic, insolent comments

smart alec, smart aleck, wiseass, smarty, smarty-pants, wisenheimer, wiseacre, weisenheimer,smartie, know-all

No antonyms found.

The wise guy tried to challenge authority, but his arrogance got the better of him.

Don't play the wise guy with me, or you'll regret it.

The wise guy's sarcastic remarks earned him a swift reprimand.

Bob's wise guy attitude annoyed his co-workers, who preferred his professional demeanor.