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I don't try to be completely calculating in everything I say and do, but there's no way I'm going to talk. There's no reason to. And that's why I'm such a boring interview, because I don't go for the shock value, or smartass answers.
Chris O'Donnell

Meaning of "smartass" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF SMARTASS

smartass  [ˈsmɑːtˌæs] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF SMARTASS

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Smartass is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH SMARTASS


Asturias
æˈstʊərɪˌæs
badass
ˈbædˌæs
bare-ass
ˈbɛərˌæs
candy-ass
ˈkændɪˌæs
capias
ˈkeɪpɪˌæs
fat-ass
ˈfætˌæs
hard-ass
ˈhɑːdˌæs
Herodias
hɛˈrəʊdɪˌæs
jackass
ˈdʒækˌæs
kick-ass
ˈkɪkˌæs
Lysias
ˈlɪsɪˌæs
materfamilias
ˌmeɪtəfəˈmɪlɪˌæs
paillasse
ˈpælɪˌæs
paterfamilias
ˌpeɪtəfəˈmɪlɪˌæs
Pelias
ˈpiːlɪˌæs
Phidias
ˈfɪdɪˌæs
Pythias
ˈpɪθɪˌæs
Tiberias
taɪˈbɪərɪˌæs
tightass
ˈtaɪtˌæs
Tiresias
taɪˈriːsɪˌæs

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE SMARTASS

smart drug
smart dust
smart money
smart sanction
smart set
smart wool
smart-aleck
smart-alecky
smartarse
smartarsed
smarten
smartie
smartish
smartly
smartmouth
smartness
smartphone
smarts
smartweed
smarty

WORDS THAT END LIKE SMARTASS

ass
bass
brass
bypass
class
come to pass
compass
fiberglass
first class
first-class
glass
grass
hourglass
in the mass
lass
mass
pass
tarantass
tass
world-class

Synonyms and antonyms of smartass in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «smartass» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF SMARTASS

Find out the translation of smartass to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of smartass from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «smartass» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

smartass
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

listillo
570 millions of speakers

English

smartass
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

smartass
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

smartass
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

умник
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

espertinho
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

অতি - চালাক
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

malin
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Smartass
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Klugscheißer
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

smartass
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

그거 말고
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Smartass
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

smartass
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

smartass
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

हुशारी
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

ukala
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

malandrina
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

smartass
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

розумник
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

destept
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

smartass
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

smartass
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

smartass
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

smartass
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of smartass

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «SMARTASS»

The term «smartass» is regularly used and occupies the 73.487 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «SMARTASS» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about smartass

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QUOTES WITH «SMARTASS»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word smartass.
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Chris O'Donnell
I don't try to be completely calculating in everything I say and do, but there's no way I'm going to talk. There's no reason to. And that's why I'm such a boring interview, because I don't go for the shock value, or smartass answers.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SMARTASS»

Discover the use of smartass in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to smartass and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Smartass!
" -Rory O'Connor, author of Nukespeak: The Selling of Nuclear Technology and Friends, Followers and the Future: How Social Media are Changing Politics, Threatening Big Brands, and Killing Traditional Media "Brian Kelly's "Smartass" promises ...
Brian B. Kelly, 2011
2
The Comedy Thesaurus: 3,241 Quips, Quotes, and Smartass Remarks
" Jon Stewart On shopping: "Every town has the same two malls: the one white people go to, and the one white people used to go to." Chris Rock On sex: "Engaged women have sex 2.9 times a week. And the .9 is really frustrating.
Judy Brown, 2005
3
The Six Tasks of the Miserable Poke
bellowed Smartass, “I'LL SHOW YOU!” With that he drew his wand and aimed at Wizziboo. There was a bright flash of light. The friends gasped and wondered what would happen next. The family members just sat smiling at each other.
Heather Bravery, 2010
4
A Walk-On Part in the War: A '70S Odyssey
I read your papers, I heard the rumors, you screwed up, smartass, didn't you? You got yourself kicked out of the captain's office. You thought you had a smartass job. A smartass college boy's pussy job in the navy, working for the captain.
Steven Babiuch, 2008
5
Smartass: Pressure Point
The Golden Boys by Amber Green With his easy laugh and knowing eyes, Jell grew up street--while I was raised to be a pillar of society.
Amber Green, L. B. Gregg, 2010
6
Killer
That's when smart ass said, “Well get him up”. About twenty minutes later the below decks watch informed the topside watch that Lt. Keating was now up and to send PK and the Shore Patrol below. Smartass asked, “Why can't he come up here ...
James B. Harrison, 3rd, 2008
7
Bitter is the New Black
Jen Lancaster had the perfect man, the perfect job, the perfect life and there was no reason to think it wouldn’t last. Or maybe there was, but Jen Lancaster was too busy being manicured, pedicured, and generally adored to notice.
Jen Lancaster, 2012
8
Prostate Cancer Is (not) Funny: The True Story of a Smartass ...
This book provides them with a fast-paced, angst-free, effortless and hilarious read that entertains and informs. Over 65 original illustrations, graphics or photos reinforce the text and make this book just plain fun to read.
Dan Laszlo Ph. D., 2012
9
Stories Told to a Dying Smartass Prior to Taking His New Job ...
A book about the stories told to my father upon our last meeting.
Jd Guse, 2013
10
Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Thesaurus
... know-it-all, *smartass, smarty, smarty-pants, wisecracker, wise guy, wisehead, wi- senheimer wisecrack n sin JOKE 1, crack, gag, jape, jest, quip, sally, waggery , witticism, yak wisecracker n syn SMART ALECK, know-it-all, *smartass, smarty,  ...
Merriam-Webster, Inc, 1988

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SMARTASS»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term smartass is used in the context of the following news items.
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21 Things That Are Complete Smartasses
Smartasses. They're everywhere. Usually where you'd rather they weren't. Because they know you don't want them there. Which is why they're smartasses. «Huffington Post, Jun 15»
2
Viral rewind: Joe Biden's “smartass” quip earned him some …
Biden: “Why don't you say something nice instead of being a smartass all the time?” Biden had already established himself as a serial verbal gaffer at this point ... «Salon, Jun 15»
3
Life-Size LEGO Claptrap Is A Bricky Smartass
Simon Liu built this impressive LEGO Claptrap, which stands 2.5-feet tall. That's pretty much 1:1 scale for the little guy! Life-Size LEGO Claptrap Is A Bricky ... «Kotaku Australia, Jun 15»
4
Rachel Notley's journey from 'smartass kid' to toppling a dynasty
Rachel Notley, a self-described “smartass kid” has now cemented herself in Canadian political history as the woman who took down a 44-year-old Progressive ... «MetroNews Canada, May 15»
5
The Walking Dead's New Character Is Going To Be A Smartass, Get …
Luckily, we already know a little bit about the next recurring character – code name: Delvin – who sounds like a bit of a smartass. And that's not all, as a second ... «Cinema Blend, Apr 15»
6
This Smartass Guy Learns a Painful Lesson About Ribbing UFC …
Unless you're ready to face painful consequences, pushing the buttons of a female MMA fighter is probably not a smart choice. YouTube personality Aaron Tru ... «IJ Review, Mar 15»
7
29 Bonafide Smartasses Who Will Make You Shake Your Head
These people think they're sooooo funny (and they are). 1. Imgur. Touché. 2. Someecards. But you said... 3. Imgur. This student failed the hypothetical portion of ... «Huffington Post, Sep 14»
8
James Van Der Beek Chats About 'CSI: Cyber,' Being a 'Smartass
James Van Der Beek is a man on a mission: in addition to shooting the newest CSI series CSI: Cyber, the father of three (is it possible for such endearingly ... «Celebuzz, Sep 14»
9
VIDEO: 'Smartass' reservists made Braveheart a success
Irish tax breaks and "smartass" army reservists helped make the movie 'Braveheart' a huge success, Mel Gibson reveals in newly-released footage taken during ... «Irish Examiner, Sep 14»
10
​Candy Crush Is Getting Trolled By Smartass Games
Yesterday we learned that King.com, makers of the wildly popular game Candy Crush Saga, had submitted a trademark application for the word "Candy" that ... «Kotaku, Jan 14»

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