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单词 alec
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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.

 
 
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