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Wiseacre

Definition:

A wiseacre refers to a person who annoys others by constantly making sarcastic remarks or displaying a know-it-all attitude. It can also describe someone who pretends to be wise or knowledgeable but lacks true understanding.

Sample Sentences:

1. Stop being a wiseacre and take things seriously for once.
2. John always acts like a wiseacre during our team meetings, constantly criticizing others' ideas.
3. Don't listen to him; he's just a wiseacre who loves hearing his own voice.
4. Sarah's constant wiseacre comments irritated her classmates.
5. The professor saw through the young student's wiseacre act and challenged his flawed arguments.

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