# wisenheimer

**Pronunciation:** /ˈwaɪz(ə)nˌhaɪməɹ/ · WISENHEIMER

**CEFR level:** B2

**Part of speech:** noun

## Meaning

Wisenheimer means a self-assertive and arrogant person; a know-it-all or smart aleck.

## Examples

- The article uses wisenheimer to mean (mildly humorous) A self-assertive and arrogant person; a know-it-all or smart aleck.
- The teacher asked students to find wisenheimer in the reading.
- Check the words around wisenheimer to choose the right meaning.

## Synonyms

- smart aleck — Dictionary-listed nearby meaning; check context before substituting.
- wise guy — Dictionary-listed nearby meaning; check context before substituting.

## Common patterns

- a/the wisenheimer — Use an article when the noun is countable in context. — The article mentioned a wisenheimer.
- wisenheimer in context — Use surrounding words to choose the correct sense. — We checked wisenheimer in context before translating it.

## Collocations

- wisenheimer example — The teacher gave a wisenheimer example.
- wisenheimer meaning — We checked the wisenheimer meaning before moving on.

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