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Smart-alecky Definition

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adjective

Having the quality of a smart-aleck; rude, disrespectful.

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Synonyms:
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  • uppity
  • uppish
  • snippy
  • snippety
  • pushy
  • presumptuous
  • presuming
  • pert
  • overconfident
  • nervy
  • malapert
  • insolent
  • impudent
  • impertinent
  • cheeky

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