Smarty Meaning in English

word

US

ˈsmɑɹti

SMAR-tee

UK

smˈɑːti

SMAH-tee

التعريف

A 'smarty' is a person who likes to show off how smart they are, often acting as if they know everything. It can be playful or slightly negative.

الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة

Informal, often playful but can be mildly critical. Common in 'smarty-pants' or 'smarty boots' (both emphasize someone acting overly clever). Used more with children or friends; can sound teasing or slightly insulting depending on tone.

• Spanish: listillo - sabelotodo
• Portuguese (BR): espertinho - sabe-tudo
• Portuguese (PT): espertinho - sabe-tudo
• Chinese (Simplified): 自作聪明的人 - 爱表现聪明的人
• Chinese (Traditional): 自作聰明的人 - 愛表現聰明的人
• Hindi: अधि-बुद्धिमान (घमंडी) - समझदार दिखने वाला
• Arabic: ذكي زيادة عن اللزوم - متفاخر بذكائه
• Bengali: বুদ্ধিমান - জ্ঞানপতি (মজা করে)
• Russian: умник - умница (разговорное)
• Japanese: 知ったかぶり - 得意げな人
• Vietnamese: kẻ ra vẻ thông minh - người tự cho mình là thông thái
• Korean: 똑똑한 척하는 사람 - 잘난 척하는 사람
• Turkish: ukala - çokbilmiş
• Urdu: عقلمند بننے والا - عقل مند دکھانے والا
• Indonesian: si pintar - sok tahu

جمل نموذجية

Don't be a smarty in class.

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Her brother is such a smarty.

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I don't like it when he acts like a smarty.

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Alright, smarty, if you know so much, solve this problem!

natural

Here comes the smarty with all the answers again.

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You don't have to be a smarty all the time—just relax.

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