smartalec

[US]/[ˈsmɑːtəˌlek]/
[UK]/[ˈsmɑːrtəˌlek]/

Translation

n.A person who behaves as if they are intelligent or knowledgeable, often in an irritating or arrogant way.; A know-it-all.

Phrases & Collocations

smartalec knows

such a smartalec

smartalec attitude

being a smartalec

smartalec remarks

smartalec behavior

called smartalec

smartalec talk

smartalec comments

that smartalec

Example Sentences

he's a real smartalec, always correcting everyone.

don't be a smartalec and try to answer before i finish.

the smartalec kid knew the answer immediately, much to my annoyance.

i told him not to act like a smartalec, but he wouldn't listen.

she rolled her eyes at the smartalec's comment.

he's a smartalec with nothing else going for him.

stop being a smartalec and help me with this problem.

the teacher warned him not to be a smartalec in class.

his smartalec remarks often get him into trouble.

she dismissed him as just another smartalec.

he had a smartalec grin on his face after getting the question right.

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