smart-mouth

smart-mouth
\\ˈ ̷ ̷ ˌ ̷ ̷ \ noun
Usage: often attributive
: one given to making remarks that aim for cleverness and wit but that strike others as cocky or annoying : smart aleck
smart-mouth verb
smart-mouthed \\ˈ ̷ ̷ ˌ ̷ ̷ \ adjective

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/ˈsmɑɚtˌmaʊθ/ (or smart-mouthed) /ˈsmɑɚtˌmaʊθt/ adj
US informal + disapproving : saying rude or disrepectful things

smart-mouth comments

a bunch of smart-mouthed kids

smart-mouth noun, pl -mouths [count]

He's a real smart-mouth.


Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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