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Wisecrack vs Smartass - What's the difference?

wisecrack | smartass |

As nouns the difference between wisecrack and smartass

is that wisecrack is a witty or sarcastic comment or quip while smartass is (slang) one who is particularly insolent, who tends to make snide remarks or jokes.

As a verb wisecrack

is to make a sarcastic, flippant, or sardonic comment.

As an adjective smartass is

(slang) related to or characteristic of a smartass.

wisecrack

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • A witty or sarcastic comment or quip.
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    • Synonyms

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    Verb

    (en verb)
  • To make a sarcastic, flippant, or sardonic comment.

    • Synonyms

    * crack wise

    Derived terms

    * wisecracker

    Anagrams

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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.