smart-ass comment
Frequency: 6.54.8 per million words
A remark or statement that is intended to be clever or witty but is often perceived as impudent or disrespectful.
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- He made a smart-ass comment about my outfit.
- I'm tired of your constant smart-ass comments.
- She couldn't resist making a smart-ass comment to the waiter.
- His attempt at humor came across as a smart-ass comment.
- Please refrain from making any smart-ass comments during the meeting.
- The teacher warned him about his smart-ass comment in class.
- It's not appropriate to respond with a smart-ass comment.
- She was known for her quick wit and occasional smart-ass comments.
- He tried to diffuse the tension with a smart-ass comment, but it backfired.
- I wish people would stop making smart-ass comments about my choices.