Synonyms for smart aleck


Grammar : Noun
Spell : al-ik
Phonetic Transcription : ˈæl ɪk


Définition of smart aleck

Origin :
  • 1865, of unknown origin, perhaps in reference to Aleck Hoag, notorious pimp, thief, and confidence man in New York City in early 1840s [Barnhart]. See smart (adj.). Related: Smart-alecky.
  • noun person making wise remarks
Example sentences :
  • You had the chance; 'twould have served me right for playing the smart Aleck.
  • Extract from : « Mary-'Gusta » by Joseph C. Lincoln
  • “That sounds suspiciously like trying to be a Smart Aleck,” I retorted.
  • Extract from : « The Prairie Mother » by Arthur Stringer
  • It was the history of all smart Aleck's, and there is no use of going into details.
  • Extract from : « How Private George W. Peck Put Down The Rebellion » by George W. Peck
  • After some smart Aleck has written it up as an English comp.
  • Extract from : « The Turner Twins » by Ralph Henry Barbour
  • Probably some "Smart Aleck" of a district judge can explain.
  • Extract from : « The Twin Hells » by John N. Reynolds
  • A neighbor of mine, a hardware man, told me an instance of the smart Aleck a few days ago.
  • Extract from : « A Man of Samples » by Wm. H. Maher
  • To this they sent a 'Smart Aleck' letter, and when we drew on them allowed our draft to be returned.
  • Extract from : « A Man of Samples » by Wm. H. Maher
  • Oh, I've got a little business to transact with Reeves and some other smart Aleck downtown.
  • Extract from : « A Little Norsk; Or, Ol' Pap's Flaxen » by Hamlin Garland
  • "Thought hisself a smart Aleck, I reckon," remarked the hunter, with continual contempt.
  • Extract from : « The Treasure of Pearls » by Gustave Aimard
  • De one dat do dat was just a smart aleck and de cap'n of de crowd shame him and make him slink 'way, out de house.
  • Extract from : « Slave Narratives: a Folk History of Slavery in the United States From Interviews with Former Slaves » by Work Projects Administration

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