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pert

pert [ purt ] (comparative pert·er, superlative pert·est)


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. amusingly bold: bold and lively in a pleasant or amusing way

2. jaunty: jaunty and stylish in design
a pert hat

3. small and well-shaped: small, well-shaped, and pretty
a pert nose

[13th century. Via Old French apert "open, frank" < Latin apertus "open" < aperire "to open"]

pert·ly adverb
pert·ness noun
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