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pert

 

[ pษœrt ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น pertinente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค‰เคชเคฏเฅเค•เฅเคค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช zutreffend

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ sesuai

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะพั€ะตั‡ะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ odpowiedni

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้ฉๅˆ‡ใช

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท pertinent

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ pertinente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท uygun

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ ์ ˆํ•œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฐูˆ ุตู„ุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pล™รญsluลกnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ prislusnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็›ธๅ…ณ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ustrezen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ viรฐeigandi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐั‚ั‹ัั‚ั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒ›แƒแƒขแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜แƒ—แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mรผnasib

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.