Pert: meaning, definitions and examples
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pert
[ pษrt ]
character trait
The word 'pert' describes someone who is boldly forward in speech or behavior, often in a playful or cheeky way. It often carries a connotation of being lively, spirited, and self-assured. While 'pert' can be used positively to describe a charming demeanor, it can also imply impertinence or disrespect if used in a negative context. This term is frequently used in literature to describe youthful exuberance or a spirited attitude.
Synonyms
bold, impertinent, lively, sassy.
Examples of usage
- The pert girl charmed everyone at the party.
- He gave a pert response that caught me off guard.
- Her pert demeanor made her stand out in the group.
Translations
Translations of the word "pert" in other languages:
๐ต๐น pertinente
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคชเคฏเฅเคเฅเคค
๐ฉ๐ช zutreffend
๐ฎ๐ฉ sesuai
๐บ๐ฆ ะดะพัะตัะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ odpowiedni
๐ฏ๐ต ้ฉๅใช
๐ซ๐ท pertinent
๐ช๐ธ pertinente
๐น๐ท uygun
๐ฐ๐ท ์ ์ ํ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฐู ุตูุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ pลรญsluลกnรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ prislusnรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ็ธๅ ณ็
๐ธ๐ฎ ustrezen
๐ฎ๐ธ viรฐeigandi
๐ฐ๐ฟ าะฐััััั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแขแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ mรผnasib
๐ฒ๐ฝ pertinente
Etymology
The word 'pert' originates from the Middle English term 'pert', which means 'brisk' or 'lively'. This term was derived from the Old French 'pert' meaning 'proud' or 'brisk', which came from the Latin word 'pertinere', meaning 'to pertain' or 'to relate to'. The evolution of 'pert' over time reflects a shift in usage from a general description of liveliness to a more specific implication of audacity and cheekiness. By the late 19th and early 20th centuries, 'pert' had firmly established itself in English literature as a descriptor for characters who are both lively and somewhat audacious. The connotation of the word has expanded and shifted slightly, allowing it to be used both positively and negatively depending on the context.
Word Frequency Rank
Positioned at #22,984, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.
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