Wisehead

noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A person who is wise or who considers himself or herself to be wise. obsolete, sarcastic

    "Why! Do you think I want that picture taken down: and another Mrs. Milliken? Wisehead!"

Synonyms

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know-it-allsmart alecksmart alecksmart asssmartywisdom

Example

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"Why! Do you think I want that picture taken down: and another Mrs. Milliken? Wisehead!"

Etymology

From wise + head.

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