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PERT

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Dictionary entry overview: What does pert mean?

• PERT (adjective)
The adjective PERT has 1 sense:

1. characterized by a lightly pert and exuberant quality

Familiarity information: PERT used as an adjective is very rare.

Dictionary entry details

• PERT (adjective)

Sense 1

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Meaning:

Characterized by a lightly pert and exuberant quality

Synonyms:

impertinent; pert; saucy; irreverent

Context example:

a certain irreverent gaiety and ease of manner

Similar:

spirited (displaying animation, vigor, or liveliness)

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