wise guy

/ˌwaɪz ˈgaɪ/
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Definitions of wise guy
  1. noun
    an upstart who makes conceited, sardonic, insolent comments
    synonyms: smart aleck, weisenheimer, wisenheimer
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    type of:
    upstart
    an arrogant or presumptuous person
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