noun
smarty
SMAH-tee
noun
1
An informal, often mocking term for someone who acts overly clever.
"Don't be such a smarty — just answer the question."
How to Use Smarty
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA playful or mocking word for a show-off who thinks they're clever.
When to use it
Informal, often used teasingly, as in "smarty-pants."
Word Forms
smarties plural
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Etymology
Formed from "smart" plus the informal suffix "-y."