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Definitions smart aleck noun or smart alec one who is pretentious to cleverness or knowledge; a know-it-all one who is obnoxiously self assured; a show off (rare) a well dressed person adjective smart-aleck, smart-alecky pretentious; obnoxiously self assured Your smart-alecky comments are unneeded. Etymology: aleck is a nickname for Alexander. The phrase is possibly derived from the name Aleck Hoag, a 19th century con man and thief. Supplemental Details:Sponsor an extended definition for smart aleck for as little as $10 per month. Click here to contact us.        Find:   Words Starting With:   Words Ending With:   Words Containing:   Words That Match:    Translate Into:    Dutch   French   German    Italian   Spanish     Show 51015202550100250500 results per page. Browse the Dictionary A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

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