wiseacre (Meaning)
wiseacre (n)
an upstart who makes conceited, sardonic, insolent comments
wiseacre (v.)
A learned or wise man.
One who makes undue pretensions to wisdom; a would-be-wise person; hence, in contempt, a simpleton; a dunce.
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wiseacre Sentence Examples
- The wiseacre's constant interruptions grated on everyone's nerves.
- Despite his claims of intelligence, he proved to be a mere wiseacre with superficial knowledge.
- The principal reprimanded the wiseacre for his disruptive behavior in class.
- His wiseacre comments were met with a collective groan from his peers.
- The wiseacre's pretentious demeanor hid his true lack of substance.
- The wiseacre's attempt at humor fell flat, eliciting only eye rolls.
- With a smirk, she dismissed him as a pompous wiseacre.
- The news reporter's wiseacre remarks drew criticism for their lack of journalistic integrity.
- He couldn't resist making wiseacre remarks, even in the most serious of situations.
- The wiseacre's habit of interrupting and contradicting others made him an unwelcome guest at social gatherings.
FAQs About the word wiseacre
an upstart who makes conceited, sardonic, insolent commentsA learned or wise man., One who makes undue pretensions to wisdom; a would-be-wise person; hence, in
wiseass, smartie, smarty-pants, smart aleck, smart alec, wise guy, smarty, wisenheimer, weisenheimer,know-it-all
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The wiseacre's constant interruptions grated on everyone's nerves.
Despite his claims of intelligence, he proved to be a mere wiseacre with superficial knowledge.
The principal reprimanded the wiseacre for his disruptive behavior in class.
His wiseacre comments were met with a collective groan from his peers.
