Meaning of wiseacre in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈwaɪzˌeɪkər/

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  1. Noun

    wiseacre

    Etymology

    late 16th century: from Middle Dutch wijsseggher‘soothsayer’, probably from the Germanic base of wit. The assimilation to acre remains unexplained

    Definitions

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

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