Wiseguys Meaning in English
word · lemma: wiseguy
ˈwaɪzˌɡaɪ
WYZ-guyz
wˈaɪsɡaɪz
WYZ-guyz
Definition
"Wiseguys" is a slang term for members of the Mafia or organized crime. It can also mean people who act clever or make smart-aleck remarks in a sarcastic way.
Usage & Nuances
Very informal/slang, especially in American English. Most often refers to gangsters ('Mafia wiseguys'), but can also describe someone being a 'smart aleck.' Context decides which meaning is intended. Not usually a compliment.
Spanish: matones - mafiososPortuguese (BR): mafiosos - espertalhõesPortuguese (PT): mafiosos - espertalhõesChinese (Simplified): 黑手党成员 - 爱耍聪明的人Chinese (Traditional): 黑手黨成員 - 愛耍聰明的人Hindi: माफिया सदस्य - चालाक लड़केArabic: أعضاء العصابة - أذكياء (ساخرون)Bengali: গ্যাংস্টার - চালাক লোকRussian: гангстеры - умники (насмешливо)Japanese: ギャング - 知ったかぶりな人Vietnamese: dân xã hội đen - kẻ tinh quáiKorean: 갱스터 - 잘난 척하는 사람Turkish: mafya üyesi - ukalaUrdu: گینگسٹر - چالاک آدمیIndonesian: preman - orang sok pintar
Example Sentences
The police arrested three wiseguys last night.
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Those wiseguys were making trouble in the club.
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Some wiseguys think they can do anything.
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Look at those wiseguys acting like they own the place.
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The movie is about a group of Brooklyn wiseguys.
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Don’t be one of those wiseguys always cracking jokes in class.
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