know-it-all
/ˈnəʉ.ɪt.oːl/
Word Rarity
Common
Frequency: 5.92 in modern English
16
Scrabble Score
9
Letters
3
Syllables
8
Unique Chars
Meaning
noun
Someone who claims to be knowledgeable or an expert in something, obnoxiously dismissing the opinions, advice, suggestions, etc. of others.
American usage; Derogatory
Example Sentences
- "We had it all figured out, but this know-it-all marched in with "the correct way of solving it", leaving our experiment in shambles."
- "The same holds true for supporting details—they help you to learn more about a topic. Be a know it all by sharing these details and supporting details with friends."
- "She's a mean, bossy know-it-all."
- "Have you ever gone shopping with a Know-It-All girlfriend and she insists, without your consent or consulting you first, to choose your outfits for you?"
Etymology
Etymology tree English know English it Proto-Indo-European *h₂el-der.? Proto-Indo-European *h₂elnós Proto-Germanic *allaz Proto-West Germanic *all Old English eall Middle English all English all English know-it-all From know + it + all.
Regional Pronunciation
- American English: /ˈnəʉ.ɪt.oːl/
Usage
- American usage
- Derogatory
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wise person