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Wiseacre Definition & Meaning

wiseacre
noun
  1. an upstart who makes conceited, sardonic, insolent comments

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What does wiseacre mean?
an upstart who makes conceited, sardonic, insolent comments
What part of speech is wiseacre?
Wiseacre is a noun.

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