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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.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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