pert

pert
pertly, adv.pertness, n.
/perrt/, adj., perter, pertest.
1. boldly forward in speech or behavior; impertinent; saucy.
2. jaunty and stylish; chic; natty.
3. lively; sprightly; in good health.
4. Obs. clever.
[1200-50; ME, aph. var. of apert < OF < L apertus open (ptp. of aperire; see APERIENT); in ME and OF, influenced by OF aspert < L expertus EXPERT]
Syn. 1. presumptuous, impudent.

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