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What does "smart aleck" mean?
Sep 17, 2012 5:32 PM
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A smart alec(k) can mean one of two thing: One who thinks he knows everything and likes to respond with an air of superiority. or One who likes to make fun by responding sarcastically.
September 17, 2012
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A smart alec/aleck is someone whose sarcastic, wisecracking, or humorous manner is delivered in an offensive or obnoxious way.
September 17, 2012
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