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Wise guy

DEFINITION

A.) (Old fashioned) Mobster.

B.) Sarcastic. (Compare to Wise ass or Sass.)

C.) Disparaging reference to someone who acts more capable than they are. “If you’re such a wise guy, show me.”

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