Example Sentences

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“I trip over my words and nothing good comes out. It’s fun listening to guys that are almost like a smartass … stuff that comes out naturally.”

From Washington Times • Oct. 10, 2023

Part of that is Novak's script which is as smart as it is smartass.

From Salon • Jul. 29, 2022

“Wolf 359” takes place on a remote space station, and initially feels lightweight, focusing on a smartass slacker named Doug who’s just trying to stave off the intense boredom of his days in space.

From New York Times • Aug. 24, 2021

Jared, a smartass and one of Evan’s only pre-Connor friends, is her favorite character.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 29, 2019

Even my brother, who had a smartass remark for everything, was struck dumb.

From "We Are the Ants" by Shaun David Hutchinson