pert

adjective
UK: /pɜːt/
US: /pɝːt/

  1. Attractive because energetic and enthusiastic.

    1. She had a pert smile on her face and looked ready for anything.
    2. I found her pert manner charming, not rude, and she seemed quite intelligent.

  2. Showing a lack of respect, often in a funny way.

    1. Don't be pert with me, young lady!
    2. Her pert reply to the teacher got her sent to the principal's office immediately.

Synonyms

cheeky lively saucy spirited impudent

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "pert" in English means: Attractive because energetic and enthusiastic., Showing a lack of respect, often in a funny way..

The phonetic transcription of "pert" is /pɜːt/ in British English and /pɝːt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "pert": cheeky, lively, saucy, spirited, impudent.

Example usage of "pert": "She had a pert smile on her face and looked ready for anything.". More examples on the page.