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SMART ALECK Synonyms

There are 16 synonyms of the phrase smart aleck. (exact relations)
There is 1 hypernym of the phrase smart aleck. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for SMART ALECK

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wiseacre
nounn
noun

• an upstart who makes conceited, sardonic, insolent comments

arrogant
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• having or showing feelings of unwarranted importance out of overbearing pride

cheeky
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• offensively bold

cocky
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• overly self-confident or self-assertive

disrespectful
adjectiveadj
adjective

• exhibiting lack of respect; rude and discourteous

adjective satellite

• neither feeling nor showing respect

flippant
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• showing inappropriate levity

impertinent
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• characterized by a lightly pert and exuberant quality

• not pertinent to the matter under consideration

• improperly forward or bold

irreverent
adjectiveadj
adjective

• showing lack of due respect or veneration

adjective satellite

• characterized by a lightly pert and exuberant quality

• not revering god

sassy
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• improperly forward or bold

saucy
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• characterized by a lightly pert and exuberant quality

• improperly forward or bold

wiseguy
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• One who is insolent or flippant; one who makes jokes or perpetrates pranks.

• A knowledgable or successful sports bettor.

• A member of the Mafia; a mobster.

• A hipster.

clever clogs
nounn
noun

• an intellectual who is ostentatiously and irritatingly knowledgeable

know-it-all
nounn
noun

• someone who thinks he knows everything and refuses to accept advice or information from others

weisenheimer
nounn
noun

• an upstart who makes conceited, sardonic, insolent comments

wisenheimer
nounn
noun

• an upstart who makes conceited, sardonic, insolent comments

wise guy
nounn
noun

• an upstart who makes conceited, sardonic, insolent comments

Best Hypernyms For SMART ALECK

Here is a list of related hypernyms for smart aleck, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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upstart

Alternatives for WISEACRE

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