aleck
Annoying clever clogs
A know-it-all or someone who acts smarter than they are—almost always appearing in smart aleck or smart-aleck.
The term is mildly insulting, suggesting annoying cleverness rather than genuine intelligence: Don't be such a smart aleck.
Rarely used on its own.
Fast at thinking
- sharp-tonguedGiven to cutting remarks
- cleverShowing mental quickness
- wittyCleverly humorous
- glibSuperficially articulate
quippy · facetious · flippant · cheeky · impertinent · impudent · saucy · fresh
Sarcastic, flippant person
- know-it-allSelf-proclaimed authority on everything
- wiseacreIrritating would-be wit
- wisecrackerSomeone who jokes constantly
- show-offOne who flaunts
cocky · smug · self-satisfied · overconfident · presumptuous · conceited · snooty · supercilious
quick-witted
Fast at thinking
- sharp-tonguedGiven to cutting remarks
- cleverShowing mental quickness
- wittyCleverly humorous
glib · quippy · facetious · flippant · cheeky · impertinent · impudent · saucy · fresh · mouthy
wise-guy
Sarcastic, flippant person
- know-it-allSelf-proclaimed authority on everything
- wiseacreIrritating would-be wit
- wisecrackerSomeone who jokes constantly
show-off · cocky · smug · self-satisfied · overconfident · presumptuous · conceited · snooty · supercilious · condescending
smart-mouth
Impertinent speaker
sardonic · sneering · jeering · taunting · teasing · needling · ribbing · razzing · jibing · scoffing
aleckstraight shooter
Forthright, blunt person
naif · innocent · earnest · simple soul · yes-man
- smart aleckAnnoyingly self-satisfied quipper
- smart alecAnnoying show-off wit
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