The meeting was derailed by a couple of wise-asses who kept interrupting with sarcastic comments.

Don't be such a wise-ass; some of us are trying to work here.

The worldly-wise traveler navigated the bustling bazaar with calm confidence.

During the long night, the wise men gathered to share their knowledge by the fire.

She was street-wise enough to spot the scam and slip away before anyone noticed.

When the new teacher walked in, the wise guys in the back row started making jokes.

When he kept interrupting the presenter and making jokes, I finally called him a wise-guy.

A word to the wise: back up your files before installing the update.

word to the wise: back up your work regularly to avoid losing hours of progress.

Her world-wise advice helped the young entrepreneurs navigate international markets.