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wiseguy

The correct spelling is wiseguy.

How to pronounce wiseguy

noun

Say it like: Wis-eguee

The correct spelling is wiseguy. 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. 1.One who is insolent or flippant; one who makes jokes or perpetrates pranks.
  2. 2.A knowledgable or successful sports bettor.
  3. 3.A member of the Mafia; a mobster.
  4. 4.A hipster.

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