pert

UK
/pɜːt/
US
/pɜrt/

Translations

pertadjective
perter
Comp.
pertest
Super.
UK
/pɜːt/
US
/pɜrt/
She gave a pert reply to the teacher's question.
Она дала дерзкий ответ на вопрос учителя.
pertadverb
Archaic adverb meaning 'in a saucy or impudently forward manner'

Definitions

pertadjective
Attractively lively or cheeky; jaunty in manner.
She gave him a pert grin before darting away.
Neat and stylish in appearance.
The pert little cottage was surrounded by a well-tended garden.
(especially of a womans breasts or buttocks) attractively small and firm.
The swimsuit showed off her pert figure.
(archaic) Saucy; impudently bold; impertinent.
Dont be so pert with your elders.
pertadverb
(archaic) In a saucy, impudent, or forward manner; boldly.
Speak not so pert to your elders.