wiseacre

Meanings

• noun

  A person who makes clever, sarcastic, or witty remarks, often in a mocking or contemptuous manner.

  - "The wiseacre in the back row made fun of the teacher's accent."
  - "Despite the wiseacre's jokes, the play was quite moving."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with wiseacre
miser , quaver , raver , slaver

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Variants

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wiseacre , wiseacres

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Etymology

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Originated from Middle English 'wisacren' meaning 'clever, knowing'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'wiseacre' has been used in the English language since the 15th century.

2. In some dialects, 'wiseacre' is also used as a verb meaning 'to make sarcastic or witty remarks'.

3. The term 'wiseacre' is often used in a derogatory manner to describe someone who is overly sarcastic or mocking.

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Related Concepts

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1. wit: A natural ability to make clever and amusing remarks.

2. sarcasm: A sharp, bitter or ironic remark or act. Wiseacres often use sarcasm to mock or tease others.

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Culture

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The term 'wiseacre' has been used in various literary works, including Mark Twain's 'Tom Sawyer' and 'Huckleberry Finn'. It is also a common trope in folktales and folklore.

How to Memorize "wiseacre"

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   - Visualize a person making sarcastic comments or jokes, mocking others in a clever way.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term 'wiseacre' with someone who is witty and sarcastic, often making clever remarks at the expense of others.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each word in 'Wiseacre' - 'Witty, Sarcastic, Ironically Amusing, Cleverly Remarkable Person'.

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