Synonyms of know-all
12 similar words
Another word for know-all is wiseacre. Other synonyms of know-all are Buddha, clever clogs, clever dick, know-it-all and smart aleck.
Synonyms and similar words for know-all
nounSomeone who obnoxiously claims to be knowledgeable on a subject.
- Buddha
- clever clogsSomebody who is rather too clever; a smart aleck; sometimes used as an epithet.
- clever dick UKA person who annoyingly tries too hard to impress with their cleverness.
- know-it-all USSomeone who claims to be knowledgeable or an expert in something, obnoxiously dismissing the opinions, advice...
- smart aleckOne who is pretentious about their own cleverness or knowledge.
- smart assA person regarded with an obnoxiously determined advancement of one's own personality, wishes, or views.
- smartyAn obnoxiously clever or quick-witted person.
- smarty pantsA smart aleck or know-it-all.
- wiseacreOne who feigns knowledge or cleverness; one who is wisecracking; an insolent upstart.
- wiseassOne who makes wisecracks, particularly in a sassy or cocky fashion.
- wise-ass
- wisenheimer USA self-assertive and arrogant person; a wiseacre or smart aleck.
Meaning of know-all
- noun Someone who obnoxiously claims to be knowledgeable on a subject.
know-all in other languages
Questions about synonyms of know-all
- What is another word for know-all?
- Know-all has 12 synonyms on Word.ws, such as wiseacre, Buddha, clever clogs, clever dick, know-it-all, smart aleck, smart ass and smarty.
- What does know-all mean?
- Know-all means someone who obnoxiously claims to be knowledgeable on a subject.
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