Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
aleck
noun
/ˈæl.ɪk/
Definition
A clever or witty person, often perceived as showy or ostentatious in their intelligence.
Examples
- She always had to be the aleck in the group, making sure everyone knew she was the smartest.
- His aleck remarks in class often earned him eye rolls from his classmates.
Meaning
Aleck is an informal term used to describe someone who shows off their cleverness or knowledge, sometimes to the annoyance of others.
Synonyms
- smarty-pants
- know-it-all
- clever clogs
- whiz
