You can complete the definition of smart aleck given by the english definition dictionary with other english dictionaries. The smart aleck and the king of beats joan haverty kerouac, jan kerouac on. Nov 24, 2014 over the next 40 years, the term seemed to infiltrate every facet of society. Search smart aleck and thousands of other words in english definition and synonym dictionary from reverso. Smart alecks definition of smart alecks by the free dictionary. Use for blank tiles max 2 advanced search advanced search. Translations in context of smart aleck in englishfrench from reverso context. Definition of smart aleck in the idioms dictionary. However, relatively recent research by various etymologists such as professor gerald cohen, in his1985 work studies of slang, has shown, based on considerable newspaper article evidence, that alec was actually very probably a.
Smart aleck in polish, translation, englishpolish dictionary. This page provides all possible translations of the word smart aleck in the german language. Smart aleck definition and meaning collins english dictionary. Learn the translation for smart aleck in leo s english. The phrase smart aleck is possibly derived from the name of aleck hoag, a 19thcentury con man and thief. Cohen, author of studies in slang part 1 1985, the phrase smart aleck arose from the exploits of one alec hoag. Smart alec definition and meaning collins english dictionary. Synonyms for smart aleck at with free online thesaurus, antonyms, and definitions. Translation for smart aleck in the free englishhungarian dictionary and many other hungarian translations.
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For example that they dont obey the laws, and those who do so, feel like cancheros those who do act like smart alecks. Smart aleck kill is a collection of chandlers earliest published stories and the reader can easily see chandlers talent for words, flow and story telling. In the case of a knowitall or smartypants being more about attitude, which best fits in your example, youd probably use something like besserwisser, schlauberger, schlaumeier, schlaukopf, klugscheisser, usw. Translate texts with the worlds best machine translation technology, developed by the. Many translated example sentences containing smart aleck german english dictionary and search engine for german translations.
Other closely related terms include knowitall, smarty pants, wisenheimer, and. Gratis vokabeltrainer, verbtabellen, aussprachefunktion. Now, i want you to think and stop being a smart aleck. I was telling my math class the story about how gauss added up the numbers from one to a hundred when he was in first grade. A smart alec or a smart aleck is someone who is very clever and who is often able to answer questions in a clever way. An earlier device marketed by fischer international systems corporation, naples, fl that used a standard 3. I told them that when he put his slate on the teachers desk face down, the teacher thought he was some kind of smart alec.
Ubersetzung englischdeutsch fur smartaleck im pons onlineworterbuch nachschlagen. If you describe someone as a smart alec, you dislike the fact that they think they are. Smart alecks, a 1942 film starring the east side kids. Smart alec definition of smart alec by the free dictionary. The smart aleck, a 1951 film directed by john guillermin. A smart aleck, also spelled smart alek or smart alec, is someone whose sarcastic, wisecracking, or humorous manner is delivered in an offensive, obnoxious, or cocky way. German words for smart aleck include schlauberger, besserwisser, klugschei. If you describe someone as a smart aleck, you dislike the fact that they think they are very clever and always have an answer for everything. Subtitles in portuguese, italian, french and spanish.
Translation for smart aleck in the free english german dictionary and many other german translations. Smartalecky synonyms, smartalecky antonyms merriam. A short movie about curiosity and smart behaviors induced by it. Translation memories are created by human, but computer aligned, which might cause mistakes. Many translated example sentences containing smart aleck frenchenglish dictionary and search engine for french translations. In each quiz round, it is important to gather as many correct answers in a short time. You can use smart alec and smart aleck before a noun. It was first published in july 1934 in the magazine black mask. Advent calendar 10 he who knows who knows german is easy. Initially i would think that you could look this up, but there are different connotations depending on how smart aleck is intended. A smart aleck, also spelled smart alec, is someone whose sarcastic, wisecracking, or humorous manner is delivered in an offensive, obnoxious, or cocky way. Throughout world war ii dame vera lynn buoyed peoples spirits with her classic song, well meet again. Snapshot of relation types in smartaleck owl ontology smartaleck algorithm. Today i found out the origin of the term smart alec it was once thought this term was simply generic and that alec wasnt actually a real person.
Aleck is a nickname for the male given name alexander. Today is the seventyfifth anniversary of the end of that war, which devastated europe and cost untold millions of lives. May 17, 2011 i looked up the spelling of smart aleck recently, saw it ended with a k, wondered where that came from. Usually, in this situation, one drake legal spouse, and another a smart aleck, the wife who has sat down on the clutch. Nov 02, 2016 an animation movie made once again with muvizu. If you describe someone as a smart aleck, you dislike the fact that they think they. There may be good reasons for obama to go negative, but doing so could wreck his presidency.
Theyve got some smart alec of a lawyer from london to oppose bail. Smart aleck is a crossword puzzle clue that we have spotted over 20 times. Do germans really have a tendency to be besserwisser, as the stereotype says. Smart aleck article about smart aleck by the free dictionary. With nounverb tables for the different cases and tenses links to audio pronunciation and relevant forum discussions free vocabulary trainer. Smartaleck synonyms, smartaleck antonyms merriamwebster. Watch fathers day full movie in hd visit smart aleck lawyer, jack lawrence is one day visited by an exgirlfriend wh. Translate smartass in english online and download now our free translator to use any time at no charge. Smart aleck definition and meaning collins english. Citation use the citation below to add this definition to your bibliography. Wikipedia, lexilogos, oxford, cambridge, chambers harrap, wordreference, collins lexibase dictionaries, merriam webster. Discuss this smart aleck english translation with the community.
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