Smart Alec

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Smart Alec

Origin of Phrases - S

 

Smart Alec

Meaning: Someone who makes wisecrack comments.

 

Example: Listen smart Alec; my toupee is none of your business.

 

Origin: Dr. Smart-Allick was a character in 'The new boy at Narkover', by J.B. Morton. Morton was a British humorist and writer.

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