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| pert [ purt ] (comparative pert·er, superlative pert·est) |
adjective |
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| Definition: |
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1. amusingly bold: bold and lively in a pleasant or amusing way
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2. jaunty: jaunty and stylish in design
  a pert hat
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3. small and well-shaped: small, well-shaped, and pretty
a pert nose
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| [13th century. Via Old French apert "open, frank" < Latin apertus "open" < aperire "to open"] |
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| pert·ly adverb |
| pert·ness noun |
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