Local English word record

wise

adjective · 7 senses

improperly forward or bold

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Examples

  • don't be fresh with me
  • impertinent of a child to lecture a grownup
  • an impudent boy given to insulting strangers
  • Don't get wise with me!

Word relationships

Synonyms

fresh, impertinent, impudent, overbold, smart, saucy, sassy

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Princeton WordNet 3.0