smartassery

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From smartass +‎ -ery .

smartassery (uncountable )

1. (slang , vulgar , derogatory ) The behavior of a smartass.
   • 1978, Stephen King, The Stand:

     'Is that the best you can do with all your big-talk smartassery? Aspirin?' Harold stuffed his hands into his pockets and looked at her miserably, accepting the rebuke.

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