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wisenheimer

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wis·en·heim·er also weis·en·heim·er  (wzn-hmr)
n. Informal
A smart aleck.

[wise + German -enheimer (in such surnames as Oppenheimer).]
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.wisenheimer - an upstart who makes conceited, sardonic, insolent comments
upstart - an arrogant or presumptuous person


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