aleck

Idioms and Phrases

see smart aleck .

Example Sentences

So much of the promise of the show is that you have a smart aleck detective who will never stop goofing around.

From The Daily Beast

In the series' pilot, smart-aleck ex-lawyer Jeff Winger (Joel McHale) tells Abed that he has Asperger's syndrome.

From The Daily Beast

"There are to be fireworks and lanterns and all sorts of things," observed Aleck, who lay at his ease in the hammock.

From Project Gutenberg

"Never mind; she doesn't know beans," laughed Aleck, tossing a bag to Dora.

From Project Gutenberg

"School begins next week, and three months of pegging before Christmas," groaned Aleck.

From Project Gutenberg

"Oh, only Aleck and Ikey," and he ushered in his companions without further ceremony.

From Project Gutenberg

"You are not to break your neighbors' windows, for instance," replied Aleck, winking at Carl.

From Project Gutenberg