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- [purt]
- /pɜrt/
- /ˈpɜːtlɪ/
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- [purt]
- /pɜrt/
Definitions of pertly word
- adjective pertly boldly forward in speech or behavior; impertinent; saucy. 1
- adjective pertly jaunty and stylish; chic; natty. 1
- adjective pertly lively; sprightly; in good health. 1
- adjective pertly Obsolete. clever. 1
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Origin of pertly
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 Pertly
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
pertly 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.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
pertly usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for pertly
adv pertly
- brashly — impertinent; impudent; tactless: a brash young man.
- impertinently — intrusive or presumptuous, as persons or their actions; insolently rude; uncivil: a brash, impertinent youth.
- impudently — of, relating to, or characterized by impertinence or effrontery: The student was kept late for impudent behavior.
- insolently — boldly rude or disrespectful; contemptuously impertinent; insulting: an insolent reply.
adverb pertly
- chirpily — In a chirpy way.
- impolitely — In an impolite manner; uncivilly; rudely.
Antonyms for pertly
adverb pertly
- demurely — characterized by shyness and modesty; reserved.
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