smart aleck
Example Sentences
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Some sued, some sent smart aleck responses and some refused to answer the email.
From Salon • Feb. 27, 2025
Reynolds may play the smart aleck, but beneath Adam’s zingers he is compensating for a profound pain, and Louis is critical in activating his son’s tender side.
From New York Times • Mar. 10, 2022
The puppet replied, “Eddie, how long have you been on the air?” — leading Sullivan to retort, “Topo, nobody likes a smart aleck mouse.”
From Washington Post • Nov. 10, 2019
OK, a smart aleck would say that’s a low bar.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 21, 2019
He threw the bag into the air, said “Arigatō” a little rudely, kind of like a smart aleck, then said, “Next time I’ll bring you something. Maybe a kimono? And then you’ll give me rice.”
From "A Place to Belong" by Cynthia Kadohata
