- pertly pert·ly adv
- ['pɜːtlɪ]
(reply, smile) impudentemente
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pertly pert·ly adv
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Pertly — Pert ly, adv. In a pert manner. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
pert — [pə:t US pə:rt] adj [Date: 1200 1300; : Old French; Origin: apert open, speaking freely , from Latin apertus] 1.) a girl or woman who is pert is amusing, but slightly disrespectful ▪ Angie gave him one of her pert little glances. 2.) a pert part… … Dictionary of contemporary English
pert — pert1 [pʉrt] adj. [ME, aphetic for apert < OFr < L apertus, open: see APERTURE] 1. bold or impudent in speech or behavior; saucy; forward 2. chic and jaunty 3. Dial. in good spirits or health; lively; brisk 4. Obs. clever pertly adv. p … English World dictionary
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 … Universalium
