Have you ever been called a 'smarty pants'?

Have you ever been called a 'smarty pants'?

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Jul 23, 2019 — It can be seen as a compliment, as it implies that the person is attractive and healthy. However, some people might find the term offensive. Why?

 

The plain meaning of "Question, what are you a smarty pants at?" is essentially asking what specific area or subject someone is particularly knowledgeable or skilled in. The phrase "smarty pants" is often used in a playful or slightly teasing manner to imply that the person being addressed is clever or knowledgeable about something. So, the question is inquiring about the person's areas of expertise or where they excel.

 

"If you give people the impression you're a smarty-pants, that's no good for sure." 

 

What is smarty pants slang for?

 

 

/?smɑ?ti?pænts/ noun. Britannica Dictionary definition of SMARTY–PANTS. [noncount] informal + disapproving. : a person who talks and behaves like someone who knows everything.

 

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• smart aleck, know-it-all. -盈盈一笑間- ♀ (0 bytes) () 02/21/2024 postreply 17:53:01

• 孟子曰，好為人師，人之患也。：） -盈盈一笑間- ♀ (0 bytes) () 02/21/2024 postreply 17:54:15

• I've been called a wise ass a few times. : ) -waterfowl- ♂ (0 bytes) () 02/21/2024 postreply 22:27:32