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know-alls

know-alls is the plural of know-all.

Meaning of know-all

Noun

know-all (plural know-alls)

  1. (Australia, Ireland, UK) Someone who obnoxiously claims to be knowledgeable on a subject.
    • The sub-manager proved to be a ‘know-all’ who had no faith in God or man.1933, Frank Clune, Try Anything Once, Sydney: Angus and Robertson, page 180

Questions about know-alls

What is know-alls the plural of?
Know-alls is the plural of know-all.

Words near know-alls in the dictionary

  1. know which way is up
  2. know your place
  3. know'd
  4. know'st
  5. know-all
  6. know-alls
  7. know-everything
  8. know-everythingism
  9. know-everythings
  10. know-how
  11. know-it-all

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