Smart off Meaning in English
expression
ˈsmɑɹt/ /ˈɔf
SMART-awf
smˈɑːt/ /ˈɒf
SMAHT-of
释义
To speak in a rude, disrespectful, or sarcastic way to someone, especially to someone in authority.
用法与细微差别
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 insolênciaPortuguese (PT): responder de forma insolente - falar de forma atrevidaChinese (Simplified): 顶嘴 - 说话无礼Chinese (Traditional): 頂嘴 - 出言不遜Hindi: बदतमीजी से जवाब देनाArabic: يرد بوقاحة - يتكلم بوقاحةBengali: উদ্ধতভাবে জবাব দেওয়াRussian: дерзить - грубитьJapanese: 生意気な口をきく - 口答えするVietnamese: trả treo - nói hỗnKorean: 무례하게 말하다 - 말대꾸하다Turkish: ters cevap vermek - ukalaca konuşmakUrdu: بدتمیزی سے جواب دیناIndonesian: menjawab dengan kurang ajar
例句
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