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Rarewise guy
The correct spelling is wise guy.
How to pronounce wise guy
noun
Say it like: Wis-e g-uee
The correct spelling is wise guy. One who is insolent or flippant; one who makes jokes or perpetrates pranks. For example: "Her reputation for being a wise guy made her new teachers hesitant about having her in their classes."
Usage Examples
“Her reputation for being a wise guy made her new teachers hesitant about having her in their classes.”
Definition
noun
- 1.One who is insolent or flippant; one who makes jokes or perpetrates pranks.
- 2.A knowledgable or successful sports bettor.
- 3.A member of the Mafia; a mobster.
- 4.A hipster.
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