smart-aleck Synonyms
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
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
cute, flippant, smart-ass, wiseass, facetious, inappropriate, smart, smarty-pants, smart-assed, wise
earnest,sincere, serious, grave, sober,solemn, sombre,somber
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.
