smart-aleckry
/ˈsmɑːtˌalɪkri/informal (originally US )
noun
Behaviour characteristic of a ‘smart alec’; ostentatious or smug cleverness.
Origin
Early 20th century; earliest use found in Unpopular Review. From smart alec + -ry.
| 单词 | smart-aleckry |
| 释义 | smart-aleckry/ˈsmɑːtˌalɪkri/informal (originally US ) noun Behaviour characteristic of a ‘smart alec’; ostentatious or smug cleverness. Origin |
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