know-it-all

pejorative One who makes it appear as if they're an expert on a subject while there are also signals (subtly or blatantly noticeable) that this person doesn't know very much on the subject or at least as much as they're acting like they do on the subject; pretending to have much knowledge on a subject matter

(Note: there are countless ways to seem knowledgeable on a subject as by behaving correctively and correcting people all the time, giving unwanted advice, expressing opinions as fact, not accepting advice or information from others, etc., but when there are also indicators that one doesn't know what they're talking about, they're considered a know-it-all or engaging in know-it-all behavior)

"Even though I'm only fifteen and I've never held a job before I want you to listen to me carefully; on your interview, if you're not sitting cross legged, they won't hire you. If you don't nod, they won't hire you. Employers hate when you don't wear a tie. Companies these days aren't into what's on your application. Employers these days are real into the whole look aspect of it all. Take it from me," said my know-it-all son before I handed him his schoolbag and replied, "Shut up and go to school, dear!"

I found it shocking that some know-it-all bum out on the street was telling me how to handle my taxes the right way.

I try very hard not to seem like a know-it-all when discussing scientific matters; I provide evidence and back up what I'm saying and explain to others of my college experience in the field. That way, people regard me as knowledgeable and not a know-it-all.

by Rick Warwick October 18, 2008

Whaddaya Know Haddi-Man

I have two words for the children who are raised up on the this kids' show starring Homsar: HELD BACK. REPEATING THE THIRD GRADE. LOW STANDARDIZED TEST SCORES. I GUESS THIS IS MORE THAN TWO WORDS.

Singers: We'll have an adventure and several long trips. We'll make some new friends and maybe get a bite to eat! All 'cause we say...
Kids: Whaddaya Know Haddi-Man?
Homsar: DAAAAAAAAH! I'm a trendy tote bag!

by SMD August 19, 2004

Carnal Knowledge

Carnal Knowledge is a Mike Niclols movie which in the 70s cause a huge amount of controversy as it examined social,and sexual morality and the changes at the time. But if you ever in the most fleeting moment ever doubt that Ann-Margret can act you can forever put that to rest by watching this movie she is amazingly raw and unflinching as Bobbie

I rented Carnal Knowledge from greencine and to be honest its a very well made movie..you can't miss the star power of Ann-Margret..great classic movie..

by DaynaS February 28, 2008

If you know what I mean

Usually added to a sentence that makes absolutely no since but makes it sound like its a common phrase. Over all makes everyone really confused.

I too like to shake a bag of old wrenches if you know what I mean.

by Don't paniccc May 21, 2016

Boy better know

Boy better know is JME's record label. The phrase is used in fights and verbal abuse, meaning that boy better know what he is up against. (girls also can use this by sayin 'gyal better know')

sum person - 'u wasteman'
sum ova person - 'yea, boy better know'

by Haz Newman April 26, 2007

manufactured knowledge

1. All that made up junk that you find in news or sports crawls on television.

2. Anything that is offered as fact by a reporter that is simply an opinion SAID as a fact.

Bracketologists provide manufactured knowledge when listing NCAA Tournament seedings 2 weeks before the field is even announced.

by El A in the D March 15, 2007

cologne knowledge

When you have so much cologne on people can smell you from a mile away. When people know you enter the room by your scent. When someone can smell your clothes and know they belong to you.

Wow Dave, your sweatshirt is blessed with cologne knowledge!

by NBS Team July 24, 2009