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wise guy

Syllabification: (wise guy)

informal

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Definition of wise guy

noun

1a person who speaks and behaves as if they know more than others.

2a member of the Mafia.

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Definition of wise guy in the British & World English dictionary

Nearby words

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wisdom tooth
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wise ²
wise guy
wise man
wise saw
wise woman
wiseacre
wiseass

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adjective

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