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Definition of pert

pert

/pɝːt/
pert
Adverb:pertly
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• adjective

1

Attractively lively, spirited, orjauntily cheeky in behavior or speech.

Example

"The young actress gave a pert and witty reply to the interviewer's probing question."

2

Small, trim, and neatly upturned or shapely in appearance (especially of a bodily feature or garment).

Example

"The portrait captured her delicate profile and pert little nose."

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• Rhymes for pert

• Nearby Words

persuasive
persuasively
persuasiveness
pert
pertain
perth
pertinence

Word Origin & Etymology

Middle English, from Old French apert ('open, frank'), derived from Latin apertus ('open, uncovered'), the past participle of aperire ('to open').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Pert. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/pert
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