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Initially I would think that you could look this up, but there are different connotations depending on how "smart alec(k)" is intended.
In the case of a "know-it-all" or "smartypants" being more about attitude, which best fits in your example, you'd probably use something like Besserwisser, Schlauberger, Schlaumeier, Schlaukopf, Klugscheisser, usw.
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some translations of "smart alec"
most common:
Klugscheißer (verbatim: smart-shitter)
A person who produces smart things as easily as other people produce shit or crap.
very common:
Besserwisser (verbatim: better-knower)
A person who knows everything better
Schlaumeier (verbatim: smart-manciple)
"Meier" is a very common last name in ...
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