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pert

pert
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [purt]
    • /pɜrt/
    • /pɜːt/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [purt]
    • /pɜrt/

Definitions of pert word

  • abbreviation Technical meaning of PERT Program Evaluation and Review Technique 3
  • adjective pert boldly forward in speech or behavior; impertinent; saucy. 1
  • adjective pert jaunty and stylish; chic; natty. 1
  • adjective pert lively; sprightly; in good health. 1
  • adjective pert Obsolete. clever. 1
  • noun pert a management method of controlling and analyzing a system or program using periodic time and money reports, often computer generated, to determine dollar and labor status at any given time. 1

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Origin of pert

First appearance:

before 1200
One of the 9% oldest English words
1200-50; Middle English, aphetic variant of apert < Old French < Latin apertus open (past participle of aperīre; see aperient); in Middle English and Old French, influenced by Old French aspert < Latin expertus expert

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Parts of speech for Pert

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

pert popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 80% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

pert usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for pert

noun pert

  • archness — the quality of being arch, or saucily mischievous
  • backchat — the act of answering back, esp impudently
  • cheekiness — impudent; insolent: a cheeky fellow; cheeky behavior.
  • chutzpa — unmitigated effrontery or impudence; gall.
  • cockiness — conceited self-assurance

adj pert

  • bold — Bold lines or designs are drawn in a clear, strong way.
  • brassy — Brassy music is bold, harsh, and loud.
  • brazen — If you describe a person or their behaviour as brazen, you mean that they are very bold and do not care what other people think about them or their behaviour.
  • chirpy — If you describe a person or their behaviour as chirpy, you mean they are very cheerful and lively.
  • contumelious — rude in a contemptuous way; insulting and humiliating

adjective pert

  • arch — An arch is a structure that is curved at the top and is supported on either side by a pillar, post, or wall.
  • cheeky — If you describe a person or their behaviour as cheeky, you think that they are slightly rude or disrespectful but in a charming or amusing way.
  • clever — Someone who is clever is intelligent and able to understand things easily or plan things well.
  • disgracious — Lacking grace; not pleasing; disagreeable.
  • elvish — Of or having to do with elves.

Antonyms for pert

adjective pert

  • demure — If you describe someone, usually a young woman, as demure, you mean they are quiet and rather shy, usually in a way that you like and find appealing, and behave very correctly.

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