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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

wiseacre

/waɪsˈækər/ noun · British & US
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What does wiseacre mean?

noun

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."

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