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Aleck

Aleck (name) means a variant spelling of the nickname Alec, short for Alexander, best known today in the phrase "smart aleck.". Example: “Stop being such a smart aleck.”

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A variant spelling of the nickname Alec, short for Alexander, best known today in the phrase "smart aleck."

"Stop being such a smart aleck."

How to use Aleck

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishMostly seen today inside the fixed phrase "smart aleck," meaning a person who is annoyingly clever or cheeky.

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What does “Aleck” mean?

The word “Aleck” means a variant spelling of the nickname Alec, short for Alexander, best known today in the phrase "smart aleck.". In plain terms, mostly seen today inside the fixed phrase "smart aleck," meaning a person who is annoyingly clever or cheeky.

How do you use “Aleck” in a sentence?

Here is “Aleck” used in a sentence: “Stop being such a smart aleck.”

What part of speech is “Aleck”?

“Aleck” is a name.

What is the meaning of Aleck?

"Aleck" (name) means a variant spelling of the nickname Alec, short for Alexander, best known today in the phrase "smart aleck.".

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