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Smartass vs Condescending - What's the difference?

smartass | condescending |

As adjectives the difference between smartass and condescending

is that smartass is (slang) related to or characteristic of a smartass while condescending is assuming a tone of superiority, or a patronizing attitude.

As a noun smartass

is (slang) one who is particularly insolent, who tends to make snide remarks or jokes.

As a verb condescending is

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smartass

English

Alternative forms

* smart ass * smart arse

Noun

(es)
  • (slang) One who is particularly insolent, who tends to make snide remarks or jokes.
  • Lots of luck, smartass .

    Synonyms

    * smart aleck * smart-aleck * smart alec * smart-alec

    Adjective

    (-)
  • (slang) Related to or characteristic of a smartass.
  • I have had quite enough of your smartass remarks.

    condescending

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Assuming a tone of superiority, or a patronizing attitude.
  • Quit talking to me in that condescending tone! You always treat me like a child – ugh!

    Synonyms

    * (assuming a tone of superiority) (l)

    Derived terms

    * condescendingly

    Verb

    (head)