aleck

Example Sentences

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“I didn’t think I was being mean. I thought I was smarter than other folks. I was so smart, I was a smart aleck, I’ll tell you. But on that day, I saw that I could use my brains to do good things too. I saw the light, Eben. I keep this cloth hanging on my wall to remind me that there are some things you can’t hide, so you might as well be honest.”

From Literature

He’s a pint-sized smart aleck who cares deeply for Dunk.

From Salon

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

Some sued, some sent smart aleck responses and some refused to answer the email.

From Salon

“I think it’s funny. Smart aleck, Smart Alex.”

From Literature