Smart off Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈsmɑɹt/ /ˈɔf

SMART-awf

UK

smˈɑːt/ /ˈɒf

SMAHT-of

परिभाषा

To speak in a rude, disrespectful, or sarcastic way to someone, especially to someone in authority.

उपयोग और बारीकियां

Informal and often used when talking about kids or employees speaking disrespectfully to adults, teachers, or bosses. Similar to 'talk back' or 'sass,' but may have a sharper or more sarcastic tone. Used as a verb phrase: 'Don't smart off to your mother.' Common in American English.

• Spanish: responder de forma insolente - contestar (de mala manera)
• Portuguese (BR): responder de forma insolente - falar com insolência
• Portuguese (PT): responder de forma insolente - falar de forma atrevida
• Chinese (Simplified): 顶嘴 - 说话无礼
• Chinese (Traditional): 頂嘴 - 出言不遜
• Hindi: बदतमीजी से जवाब देना
• Arabic: يرد بوقاحة - يتكلم بوقاحة
• Bengali: উদ্ধতভাবে জবাব দেওয়া
• Russian: дерзить - грубить
• Japanese: 生意気な口をきく - 口答えする
• Vietnamese: trả treo - nói hỗn
• Korean: 무례하게 말하다 - 말대꾸하다
• Turkish: ters cevap vermek - ukalaca konuşmak
• Urdu: بدتمیزی سے جواب دینا
• Indonesian: menjawab dengan kurang ajar

उदाहरण वाक्य

Don't smart off to your teacher.

basic

He got in trouble for smarting off in class.

basic

If you smart off again, you'll be sent to the principal.

basic

"I wouldn't smart off to Dad if I were you," she whispered.

natural

"Stop smarting off, and help me clean up," Mom said impatiently.

natural

Kids these days always want to smart off instead of listening.

natural