Definition of smart alec
smart alec
noun
- an insolent person; "smart ass". Considered a spelling variant of smart aleck.
Last edited on Jul 26 2012. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Aug 31 2009.
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| Definitions include: knowledge gained from reading and studying. | |
| Definitions include: stylish, cool, well-dressed, generally good or desirable. | |
| Definitions include: an insolent person; "smart ass". | |
| Definitions include: a person who replies to questions or situations satirically or in a condescending manner. | |
| Definitions include: an intelligent person. | |
| Definitions include: a security guard at a place such as a shopping mall or college campus who is obviously not a police officer. | |
| Definitions include: in a betting situation, the option most likely to win. | |
| Definitions include: extensive knowledge of or ability in a particular topic. | |
| Definitions include: knowledgeable about life on the streets. | |
| Definitions include: knowledge about life on the streets. | |
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