clever arse

"clever arse" is a strong or offensive slang term meaning a person who annoyingly tries too hard to impress with their cleverness; a clever dick. Teens often use words like this for shock value or to bond with peers, without fully appreciating who could be hurt by them. The concern is less the word itself and more whether it is aimed at a particular person or group. A short, matter-of-fact conversation about who hears these words and how they land is usually more effective than banning the word outright.

"clever arse" is highly informal and vulgar English meaning a person who annoyingly tries too hard to impress with their cleverness; a clever dick. It is mainly heard in British English (and Irish English). A more formal or neutral equivalent would be something like "a person who annoyingly tries too hard to impress with their cleverness" expressed in standard vocabulary. A common mistake for non-native speakers is to use "clever arse" thinking it is neutral; in fact it is rude and can offend, so avoid it in writing or in any professional setting.