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Smartass vs Brainiac - What's the difference?

smartass | brainiac |

As nouns the difference between smartass and brainiac

is that smartass is (slang) one who is particularly insolent, who tends to make snide remarks or jokes while brainiac is (slang|sometimes|derogatory) a very intelligent and usually studious, erudite person.

As an adjective smartass

is (slang) related to or characteristic of a smartass.

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.

    brainiac

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (slang, sometimes, derogatory) a very intelligent and usually studious, erudite person.
  • Synonyms

    * genius * pedant * smart-ass * wiseguy

    Antonyms

    * dufus * dumb-ass * dumbo * idiot * ignoramus