smarty-pants

Example Sentences

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There’s always been a tension in his comedy between an ironic, smarty-pants cleverness and an often melodramatic point of view.

From New York Times

She radiates preparedness, not in a smarty-pants way, but in the way of the parent who leaves the house with wet wipes, a pen and a snack in her handbag.

From New York Times

There’s a real smarty-pants vibe about the whole operation.

From The Guardian

The 45-year-old author, podcaster and general smarty-pants online influencer defeated his nearest competitors, James Holzhauer and Brad Rutter.

From Washington Post

A dancer recalled working with “Dallas,” adding that “she has a heart of gold and is a smarty-pants.”

From Washington Times