Synonyms of wise guy
7 similar words
Another word for wise guy is know-all. Other synonyms of wise guy are know-it-all, smart aleck, smarty, wisecracker and wisenheimer.
Synonyms and similar words for wise guy
nounOne who is insolent or flippant; one who makes jokes or perpetrates pranks.
- know-allSomeone who obnoxiously claims to be knowledgeable on a subject.
- know-it-allSomeone who claims to be knowledgeable or an expert in something, obnoxiously dismissing the opinions, advice...
- smart aleckOne who is given to obnoxious or insolent humor.
- smartyAn obnoxiously clever or quick-witted person.
- wisecrackerA person who makes wisecrack remarks; a smart aleck.
- wisenheimerA self-assertive and arrogant person; a wiseacre or smart aleck.
nounA member of the Mafia; a mobster.
- MafiosoA male member of the Mafia.
Meaning of wise guy
- noun One who is insolent or flippant; one who makes jokes or perpetrates pranks.
- noun A knowledgeable or successful sports bettor.
- noun A member of the Mafia; a mobster.
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Questions about synonyms of wise guy
- What is another word for wise guy?
- Wise guy has 7 synonyms on Word.ws, such as know-all, know-it-all, smart aleck, smarty, wisecracker, wisenheimer and Mafioso.
- What does wise guy mean?
- Wise guy means one who is insolent or flippant; one who makes jokes or perpetrates pranks.
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