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Definition of alec in English: alec(also aleck) noun ˈalɪkˈælək Australian informal A stupid person. what sort of alec do you take me for? Example sentencesExamples - Seth is an exuberant young man, rather socially awkward, and a bit of a wise aleck.
- some witness asks - a too-smart aleck, a subtle performer -
Origin Early 20th century: shortening of smart alec. Definition of alec in US English: alec(also alick, aleck) nounˈæləkˈalək Australian informal A stupid person. what sort of alec do you take me for? Example sentencesExamples - some witness asks - a too-smart aleck, a subtle performer -
- Seth is an exuberant young man, rather socially awkward, and a bit of a wise aleck.
Origin Early 20th century: shortening of smart aleck. |