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noun
Someone who obnoxiously claims to be knowledgeable on a subject.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: Ireland, UK
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Synonyms: Buddha, clever clogs, clever dick, know-all, know-it-all, smart aleck, smart ass, smarty, smarty pants, wiseacre, wiseass, wise-ass, wisenheimer
Antonyms: none provided
noun
someone who thinks he knows everything and refuses to accept advice or information from others
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: know-it-all
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: egotist, egoist, swellhead
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