What does wiseacre mean?
A person who speaks or acts in a way that is intended to be humorous or clever, but is often annoying or pretentious. A person who gives the impression of being wise or knowledgeable, but is not.
Example
"He was a wiseacre who always had a witty remark ready, but his friends found him tiresome."
Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.