Smart Aleck (Noun)
Meaning
An upstart who makes conceited, sardonic, insolent comments.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The new intern was a smart aleck who always had a snide comment ready to undermine his coworkers' ideas.
- His classmates grew tired of the smart aleck's constant wisecracks and sarcastic remarks during lectures.
- The smart aleck's condescending attitude and constant joking made it difficult for others to take him seriously.
- The teacher had to remind the smart aleck in the back of the classroom to show some respect and refrain from making flippant comments.
- The comedian's routine relied heavily on his smart aleck persona, but some audience members found his jokes to be more annoying than amusing.