smarty en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈsmɑɹti/ (General-American)
- (Southern-England) audio
- /ˈsmɑːti/ (Received-Pronunciation)
Etymology
From smart + -y.
Meanings
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(informal) An obnoxiously clever or quick-witted person.
Don't be stupid, be a smarty come and join the Nazi Party!
1967, Mel Brooks, The Producers:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| smarties | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| smartie | alternative | lexicographic |
Relateds
smarty boots · smarty pants · smartypants
Synonyms
smart ass · know-all · smarty · wiseass · smarty pants · wisenheimer · clever dick · smart aleck · smart aleck · wiseacre · clever clogs · wise-ass · Buddha · know-it-all