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English
Etymology
From know-it-all + -ery.
Noun
know-it-allery (uncountable)
- The quality of being a know-it-all.
1993, “Guardians of the Lost Library”, in Uncle Scrooge Adventures, section #27:Huey, or Louie, or Dewie: The oldest known copy of the Junior Woodchucks' Guidebook! Wow! The oldest compendium of all that Woodchucks hold dear— Unselfish good deeds, protection of the environment, and our highest ideal...
Donald: Obnoxious know-it-allery?
Huey, or Louie, or Dewie: No! The preservation of knowledge!
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