alec
nounHow many syllables in alec?
There are 2 syllables in the word alec.How to pronounce alec:
Definition of alec:
- alec (noun):
- a person who thinks he or she is an expert on every subject
Synonyms for alec:
clever dick
clever-clogs
know-all
smartarse
smarty boots
smarty pants
wise guy
Antonyms for alec:
being
brain
brainbox
brainiac
brains
egghead
einstein
entity
genius
handyman
intellect
intellectual
mastermind
polymath
rocket scientist
smart aleck
thinker
wiseacre
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