pertness
nounUK /ˈpɜːtnəs/
US /ˈpɝːtnəs/
Pertness is acting a little too bold and cheeky in a funny way.
Her pertness made the whole class giggle during the lesson.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. The quality of being neat and stylish in appearance.
He admired the pertness of her little hat.
3. A lively, brisk quality in movement or manner.
The pertness of the puppy's steps made everyone smile.
4. A tendency to speak in a quick, sharp, and disrespectful way.
The teacher frowned at the pertness of his answer.