Cavalier
Cavalier adjective - Having a feeling of superiority that shows itself in an overbearing attitude.
Wise guy and cavalier are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Wise guy" instead an adjective "Cavalier".
Nearby Word: cavalierly
Wise guy
Wise guy noun - A person who likes to show off in a clever but annoying way.
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Wise guy and Cavalier. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 16, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/cavalier/wise_guy
Cavalier & Wise guy. N.p., 2016. Web. 16 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/cavalier/wise_guy>.
Wise guy or Cavalier. 2016. Accessed August 16, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/cavalier/wise_guy.
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