Wiseguy

Word WISEGUY
Character 7
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Definitions and meanings of "Wiseguy"

What do we mean by wiseguy?

One who is insolent or flippant; one who makes jokes or perpetrates pranks.

A knowledgable or successful sports bettor.

A member of the Mafia; a mobster.

A hipster.

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The word "wiseguy" in example sentences

I happen to know Bob Gates because of some ties with TX A&M and he's a pretty wise guy (not "wiseguy"). ❋ Unknown (2009)

Ted "wiseguy" Georgoudakis echoed Larsen's sentiment, explaining that each member of the team has placed their efforts in other areas of life. ❋ Unknown (2009)

I felt as if I'd shared a joke with a whole city, one that I knew appreciated that kind of wiseguy humor. ❋ By MICHAEL SOKOLOVE (2009)

Recently Mark Iacono, owner of Lucali, another Brooklyn eatery with speculated ties to the mob, made headlines recently when he got into a knife fight with a known wiseguy on the street near the pizzeria. ❋ Unknown (2011)

The Genovese family's decision to use Rea - then still a wannabe Bonanno wiseguy - as one of the two gunmen is perhaps the most unusual aspect of the hit. ❋ Jerry Capeci (2010)

The next time you hear some cable television wiseguy talk about angry Americans, send them a message about who is justified in their anger and who is not. ❋ Gary Hart (2010)

MR: So, being a fellow wiseguy New Yorker, what else do we need to know about JB? ❋ Mike Ragogna (2011)

Yes | No | Report from wiseguy wrote 39 weeks 2 days ago ❋ Unknown (2009)

Gambino wiseguy Daniel Marino - a still powerful capo who just celebrated his 70th birthday behind bars - is facing some difficult options in his pending federal case. ❋ Jerry Capeci (2010)

Gambino wiseguy Daniel Marino -- a still powerful capo who just celebrated his 70th birthday behind bars -- is facing some difficult options in his pending federal case. ❋ Jerry Capeci (2010)

He beat the Pappa murder rap, however, when he dropped dead of a heart attack on First Avenue in Manhattan, shortly after walking out of a well known wiseguy hangout, but otherwise fine bakery, DeRobertis Pastry Shop in 2003, at age 68. ❋ Jerry Capeci (2010)

Those who prefer their heroes to be not-so-usual and with a side of wiseguy will gobble up this witty, geeks-rule debut. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Up on the fourth floor, some wiseguy printed out a big Marvel Comics logo and hung it up just to give DC a friendly poke in the ribs. ❋ Unknown (2009)

American commentators have noted that his looks have a touch of the Johnny Depp, while his portrayal of a gangster in Boardwalk Empire has the garrulous wiseguy traits of Steve Buscemi. ❋ Unknown (2011)

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