smart-aleck
Example Sentences
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He’s a pint-sized smart aleck who cares deeply for Dunk.
From Salon • Jan. 17, 2026
“If he comes off as evasive, petulant and a smart aleck, this is going to be a killer in front of the court and the court of public opinion.”
From New York Times • Oct. 21, 2020
OK, a smart aleck would say that’s a low bar.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 21, 2019
She’s still a downbeat smart aleck, but she can make you cry without appearing to do very much.
From Slate • Mar. 27, 2018
Her name was Mathona and she was a bit of a smart aleck.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
