Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

smart-arsed

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.71 in modern English

Syllables
smart-arsed
IPA
13
Scrabble Score
10
Letters
2
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

having the irritating qualities of a smart arse, with a know-it-all attitude.

Informal

Usage

Inflected Forms

smart-assed (alternative)

Questions

What does smart-arsed mean?
having the irritating qualities of a smart arse, with a know-it-all attitude.

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