English Expression · Intermediate
smart arse
One who is particularly flippant or insolent or tends to make snide remarks or jokes
Pronunciation: say smart arse
Meaning
One who is particularly flippant or insolent or tends to make snide remarks or jokes.
Example
‘That Howard kid is a smart-arse little bugger!’
‘That Howard kid is a smart-arse little bugger!’
Practice tips
- Practice smart arse out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English expression is for intermediate-level learners.