neunmalklug

smart-alecky; cheeky

Word details

German meaning
Besserwisserisch, jemand, der glaubt, alles besser zu wissen und dies auch ungefragt kundtut.
English meaning
Know-it-all
Synonym
besserwisserisch
German example
Er ist ein neunmalkluger Mensch, der immer Recht haben muss.
English example
He is a know-it-all who always has to be right.
Comparative
neunmalklügerSuperlative: am neunmalklügsten

Example sentences with “neunmalklug”

  1. Hör auf, so neunmalklug zu sein! (Stop being so smart-alecky!)

Frequently asked questions

What is the literal meaning of 'neunmalklug'?

It literally translates to 'nine times smart', implying someone who thinks they are smarter than they are.