wisenheimer
wis·en·heim·er
wisenheimer · wisenheimers
A self-assertive and arrogant personA self-assertive and arrogant person; a wiseacre or smart aleck.
US/ˈwaɪz(ə)nˌhaɪməɹ/
Meaning
1 senses(US, informal)A self-assertive and arrogant person; a wiseacre or smart aleck.
More definitions
- an upstart who makes conceited, sardonic, insolent comments
Origin
From wise + the German demonymic ending -enheimer.From wise + the German demonymic ending -enheimer.
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Forms
plural: wisenheimers| Singular | wisenheimer |
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Synonyms
6 synonymsClose in meaning
- an upstart who makes conceited, sardonic, insolent comments:smart aleckwiseacreweisenheimer