wiseass en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈwaɪzæs/
Etymology
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *weyd- Proto-Indo-European *-os Proto-Indo-European *wéydos Proto-Indo-European *weyd-s-ós Proto-Germanic *wīsaz Old English wīs Middle English wys, wyse English wise English -ass English wiseass From wise + -ass.
Meanings
- One who makes wisecracks, particularly in a sassy or cocky fashion.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| wiseasses | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| wise-ass | alternative | lexicographic |
Deriveds
Synonyms
wiseacre (one who makes wisecracks in a sassy or cocky fashion) · wise guy (one who makes wisecracks in a sassy or cocky fashion) · wisecracker (one who makes wisecracks in a sassy or cocky fashion) · smart aleck (one who makes wisecracks in a sassy or cocky fashion)