In a Smart Alec?

: an obnoxiously conceited and self-assertive person with pretensions to smartness or cleverness.

What is the meaning of Smart Alex?

A smart aleck, also spelled smart alek or smart alec, is someone whose sarcastic, wisecracking, or humorous manner is delivered in an offensive, obnoxious, or cocky way.

Is smart alec a bad word?

Smart aleck is a negative term for a person who thinks he is intelligent and who always has an answer for everything. An example of a smart aleck is the class clown who always shouts out when the teacher is asking questions. ... An example of a smart aleck answer is a sarcastic reply to a question.