aleck
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I’m a kid that grew up in Hollywood, and I went to Baghdad wearing a Metallica shirt and I was a total smart aleck.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 17, 2025
Some sued, some sent smart aleck responses and some refused to answer the email.
From Salon • Feb. 27, 2025
Reynolds may play the smart aleck, but beneath Adam’s zingers he is compensating for a profound pain, and Louis is critical in activating his son’s tender side.
From New York Times • Mar. 10, 2022
I was never a troublemaker, but I was always a smart aleck.
From Slate • Feb. 21, 2018
“Quit being such a smart aleck, Newt,” he spat, his face flushing red.
From "The Maze Runner" by James Dashner
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