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Smartalec

Definition:

A smartalec is a person who is obnoxiously self-assured and tends to show off their intelligence or knowledge in a way that annoys others.

Senses:

Noun

  1. Someone who behaves in a cocky or superior manner, often attempting to belittle others with their intelligence.

Adjective

  1. Pertaining to or characteristic of a smartalec.

Examples:

Noun:

  1. My coworker always acts like a smartalec and tries to correct everyone during meetings.
  2. Don't be such a smartalec and let others have a chance to speak.
  3. His constant smartalec remarks make it hard for people to warm up to him.

Adjective:

  1. I must admit, his smartalec comments can be quite humorous at times.
  2. Her smartalec attitude alienated her from the rest of the class.
  3. He has a smartalec way of proving his point without being outright rude.

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