smart-aleck (Meaning)
smart-aleck (n)
an upstart who makes conceited, sardonic, insolent comments
smart-aleck
a person who likes to show off in a clever or witty but annoying way, an obnoxiously conceited and self-assertive person with pretensions to smartness or cleverness
Synonyms & Antonyms of smart-aleck
Synonyms:
- flip
- mischievous
- wise
- rude
- wiseass
- smart
- playful
- facetious
- inappropriate
- smarty-pants
- smart-assed
- smart-alecky
- pert
Antonyms:
smart-aleck Sentence Examples
- The smart-aleck student couldn't resist making snide remarks during the lecture.
- Her smart-aleck attitude grated on the nerves of her classmates.
- The boss's smart-aleck remarks made everyone feel uncomfortable.
- He thought his smart-aleck comments were witty, but they were just annoying.
- The smart-aleck salesman tried to charm the customer with his quick tongue.
- The politician's smart-aleck response to the question lost him many votes.
- The internet troll's smart-aleck posts were designed to evoke a reaction.
- The smart-aleck child's constant interruptions made it difficult to focus.
- The smart-aleck YouTuber poked fun at the latest celebrity scandal.
- She couldn't resist making a smart-aleck comment about the new dress code.
FAQs About the word smart-aleck
an upstart who makes conceited, sardonic, insolent commentsa person who likes to show off in a clever or witty but annoying way, an obnoxiously conceited and se
flippant, smart-ass,cute, flip, mischievous, wise, rude, wiseass, smart,playful
earnest, serious,sincere,solemn, sober, grave,somber, sombre
The smart-aleck student couldn't resist making snide remarks during the lecture.
Her smart-aleck attitude grated on the nerves of her classmates.
The boss's smart-aleck remarks made everyone feel uncomfortable.
He thought his smart-aleck comments were witty, but they were just annoying.
