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pertest

pert
P p

Transcription

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

Definitions of pertest word

  • adjective pertest boldly forward in speech or behavior; impertinent; saucy. 1
  • adjective pertest jaunty and stylish; chic; natty. 1
  • adjective pertest lively; sprightly; in good health. 1
  • adjective pertest Obsolete. clever. 1

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Origin of pertest

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 Pertest

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

pertest 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.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

pertest usage trend in Literature

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