Pert Meaning in English
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Definition
Describes someone, usually a young woman or child, who is lively, playful, and a little disrespectful, often in a way that is seen as charming.
Usage & Nuances
Somewhat old-fashioned or literary. More often used about girls, children, or someone's attitude, rarely about men. Can be positive ('charming') or mildly negative ('cheeky'). Often used with 'smile', 'reply', or 'attitude'.
Spanish: descarado - atrevido - vivazPortuguese (BR): atrevido - descarado - vivazPortuguese (PT): atrevido - impertinente - vivazChinese (Simplified): 俏皮 - 无礼Chinese (Traditional): 俏皮 - 無禮Hindi: चुलबुला - ढीठArabic: وقح - مشاكسBengali: চতুর - দুরন্ত - সপ্রতিভRussian: дерзкий - бойкий - нахальный (обаятельно)Japanese: 生意気（な） - 小生意気（な）Vietnamese: lanh lợi - tinh nghịch - lém lỉnhKorean: 경쾌한 - 당돌한 - 발랄한Turkish: şen - şımarık (sevimli)Urdu: چلبلی - شوخ - نٹ کھٹIndonesian: ceria - nakal (lucu) - genit
Example Sentences
She gave a pert reply to the teacher.
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The girl had a pert smile on her face.
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His sister is known for her pert attitude.
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You have quite a pert sense of humor for someone your age.
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Her pert comment made everyone laugh in the meeting.
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That hat gives you a pert look—very cute!
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