aleck

[ˈeɪlɛk]

Language▾

German

Persian

Russian

Spanish

Definitions

noun

A person who is overly confident or self-assured, often to the point of being annoying or irritating.
Example: He always acts like an aleck, thinking he knows everything better than anyone else.

Real examples of "aleck" in context

Bob Odenkirk Has a Fire in His Belly While Eating Spicy Wings | Hot Ones

Bob Odenkirk Has a Fire in His Belly While Eating Spicy Wings | Hot Ones

You know, being a waiter there, you're supposed to be a smart aleck and be rude.

Save 'aleck' to your personal vocabulary and increase your knowledge with smart tests!