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smart-alec

/ˈsmɑːt ælɪk/noun

उच्चारण स्मार्ट ऐलिक

अपने को बहुत होशियार समझने वाला व्यक्ति, चतुर-सुजान

Core word

noun
  1. 1

    [C] informal, disapproving

    a person who behaves as if they know everything and annoys others

    अपने को बहुत होशियार समझने वाला व्यक्ति, चतुर-सुजान

    • Nobody likes a smart-alec who corrects the teacher every time.
    • Stop being a smart-alec and just answer the question.
    • The new boy was a bit of a smart-alec, but he soon made friends.

    Synonyms know-all wise guy

◇Word family
smart-alecky adjective
AaSpelling

Spelling: smart-alec may also be written smart aleck.

Spelling: smart-alec को smart aleck भी लिखा जाता है।