If you're called a smartass, is it meant as a compliment or insult?

[xtroublex]

[oldanddecrepid]

Smartass is somewhat of a compliment and an insult in one... the person thinks you are smart but ultimately use it for no good, ergo the "ass" part.

Dumbass is a double whammy negative though! I prefer to be a smartass :)

[zShikiz]

In most cases it's an insult, but one you can play off sarcastically. :)

[rgb008]

Usually an insult.

[joeb73]

it depends on who says it to you. if its a close friend its joking but it is someone you barly know i would take it as an insult.

[cinderelli]

I prefer to take it as a compliment.. lol

[Jared____]

I get called smart ass and dumb ass😂

[Anonymous]

Better than being called a dumbass.

[Fishcake]

It's an asssss

[COCOCHANEL]

insult in most cases