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smart aleck

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Noun

  1. One who is given to obnoxious or insolent humor.
  2. One who is pretentious about their own cleverness or knowledge.
  3. One who is obnoxiously self-assured; a show off.
  4. A well-dressed person.

Adjective

  1. Characteristic of a smart aleck.

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