smart arse
One who is particularly flippant or insolent or tends to make snide remarks or jokes.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“Don't be such a smart arse during the meeting.”
“He thinks he is funny, but his constant interruptions make him look like a total smart arse.”
“While his sharp wit was occasionally amusing, his tendency to act like a smart arse often alienated his colleagues during serious discussions.”
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aris
[Cockney slang]arse
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arse end of nowhere
A very remote place.
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arse over tip
Tumbling or falling; upside-down.
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arse over tit
Tumbling; falling; upside-down, unstable or unbalanced.
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ask my arse
A common reply to any question; once common at court and among sailors, under the name of "selling bargains".
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beat someone's arse
Alternative form of beat someone's ass.
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bottle
[Cockney slang]arse
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bring one's arse to an anchor
To sit down.
Last updated August 10, 2026