smart aleck
Example Sentences
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I’m a kid that grew up in Hollywood, and I went to Baghdad wearing a Metallica shirt and I was a total smart aleck.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 17, 2025
Some sued, some sent smart aleck responses and some refused to answer the email.
From Salon • Feb. 27, 2025
She is an outraged activist, a smart aleck, an angsty dreamer of a girl.
From New York Times • Feb. 26, 2023
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
“A smart aleck, eh? Well, Mr. Rule Flouter, right down there in the forum—-Julia, point for me, please—” Julia dutifully set down the security tray and pointed toward the main plaza.
From "The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan
