"wiseguy" meaning in English

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Noun

Audio: en-us-wiseguy.ogg [US] Forms: wiseguys [plural]
Etymology: wise + guy Etymology templates: {{com|en|wise|guy}} wise + guy Head templates: {{en-noun}} wiseguy (plural wiseguys)
  1. Alternative spelling of wise guy Tags: alt-of, alternative Alternative form of: wise guy Related terms: wiseacre
    Sense id: en-wiseguy-en-noun-k-WqRMVS Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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