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Wiseacre

usgb/ˈwaɪzeɪkər/Volume
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Colloquial Usage

Used in casual or informal conversation, not in formal writing or speeches.

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My uncle always plays the wiseacre at family gatherings.
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Mild Disapproval

Suggests annoyance but is not extremely offensive.

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The teacher wasn't amused by the wiseacre interrupting the class.
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Not Actual Wisdom

Implies a lack of real knowledge or wisdom; sarcastic in tone.

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He's always acting like a wiseacre, but he rarely knows the answer.
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