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Definition of alec in English: alec(also aleck) noun ˈalɪkˈælək Australian informal A stupid person. 〈澳，非正式〉笨蛋，笨家伙 what sort of alec do you take me for? 你把我当成了哪种笨蛋？ 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 -
OriginEarly 20th century: shortening of smart alec. Definition of alec in US English: alec(also alick, aleck) nounˈæləkˈalək Australian informal A stupid person. 〈澳，非正式〉笨蛋，笨家伙 what sort of alec do you take me for? 你把我当成了哪种笨蛋？ 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.
OriginEarly 20th century: shortening of smart aleck. |