smart aleck

noun

Meaning

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

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Related words

wiseacre(English)wise guy(English)wisenheimer(English)weisenheimer(English)smart alec(English)smartmouth(English)smartass(English)smart arse(English)

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Sources

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