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aleck

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see smart aleck.

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Mississippi’s nickname comes from the magnificent trees that grow there. What is it?

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Words nearby aleck

Aleardi, aleatory, Alebion, alec, alecithal, aleck, ale conner, alecost, Alecto, alectryomancy, alee

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Example sentences from the Web for aleck

So much of the promise of the show is that you have a smart aleck detective who will never stop goofing around.
Imagine Andy Samberg as Your Best Man|Kevin Fallon|September 29, 2014|DAILY BEAST
In the series' pilot, smart-aleck ex-lawyer Jeff Winger (Joel McHale) tells Abed that he has Asperger's syndrome.
Hollywood Takes on Autism|Jace Lacob|February 24, 2010|DAILY BEAST
"There are to be fireworks and lanterns and all sorts of things," observed Aleck, who lay at his ease in the hammock.
The Story of the Big Front Door|Mary Finley Leonard
"Never mind; she doesn't know beans," laughed Aleck, tossing a bag to Dora.
The Story of the Big Front Door|Mary Finley Leonard

"School begins next week, and three months of pegging before Christmas," groaned Aleck.
The Story of the Big Front Door|Mary Finley Leonard
"Oh, only Aleck and Ikey," and he ushered in his companions without further ceremony.
The Story of the Big Front Door|Mary Finley Leonard
"You are not to break your neighbors' windows, for instance," replied Aleck, winking at Carl.
The Story of the Big Front Door|Mary Finley Leonard

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