know-it-allery

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English

Etymology

know-it-all +‎ -ery

Noun

know-it-allery (uncountable)

  1. 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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