English words containing wiseacre:

noun

The action or process of adjudicating.

Usage examples:

The matter may have to go to court for adjudication

noun

The process or act of making an official decision about something, especially about who is right in a disagreement

Usage examples:

This a widely respected judge in his specialist field - the adjudication of planning disputes., you…

adjective

Coarse, untidy, and red-faced (typically used of a woman).

Usage examples:

The cheap perfume worn by the blowsy woman

noun

An attitude of patronizing superiority; disdain.

Usage examples:

A tone of condescension

noun

A hole in a piece of timber where a knot has fallen out, or in a tree trunk where a branch has decayed.

Usage examples:

Discreet knotholes in the wood provided excellent openings for eavesdropping.

adverb

On the other side of the page.

Usage examples:

An information sheet is printed overleaf

adverb

On the other side of the page

Usage examples:

See overleaf for a list of abbreviations.