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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