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smart aleck

The correct spelling is smart aleck.

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noun

Say it like: Sma-rt -ale-k

The correct spelling is smart aleck. One who is given to obnoxious or insolent humor.

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Definition

noun

  1. 1.One who is given to obnoxious or insolent humor.
  2. 2.One who is pretentious about their own cleverness or knowledge.
  3. 3.One who is obnoxiously self-assured; a show off.
  4. 4.A well-dressed person.

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