Pert
adjective
Cheerful and lively; energetically quick and smart.
She was a pert and pretty young woman.
Often appears as...
- pert and pretty
- pert comment
adjective
Displaying an attitude of disrespectful boldness or impertinence.
She gave a pert reply to the teacher's question.
Often appears as...
- pert reply
- pert attitude
Usage tips
Disapproving
verb
To make a slight adjustment to.
We spent the day perting the system parameters.
Usage tips
Technical
noun
A technique for the planning and control of large projects, characterized by the coordinated analysis of design, planning, and scheduling information.
They used PERT to manage the project.
Usage tips
Technical
adjective
Cheerful and lively; energetically quick and smart.
She was a pert and pretty young woman.
Often appears as...
- pert and pretty
- pert comment
adjective
Displaying an attitude of disrespectful boldness or impertinence.
She gave a pert reply to the teacher's question.
Often appears as...
- pert reply
- pert attitude
Usage tips
Disapproving
verb
To make a slight adjustment to.
We spent the day perting the system parameters.
Usage tips
Technical
noun
A technique for the planning and control of large projects, characterized by the coordinated analysis of design, planning, and scheduling information.
They used PERT to manage the project.
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/2Positive Vibe
Use 'pert' when describing someone with a positive and energetic attitude.
Her pert demeanor lit up the room.
Pro Tip 2/2Cute Assertiveness
'Pert' can imply a charming form of confidence, often seen in youthful individuals.
The pert young intern confidently shared her ideas.
Compare with
arrogantboldbrazencheekycockyimpudentinsolentsaucy
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Eileen Ford
American Businesswoman
I had a nice, pert nose but a plain round face and a mop of curly brown hair. That was not the photograph of a successful model.
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Lisa Kennedy Montgomery
American Author
Beto O'Rourke speaks in annoyingly pert platitudes like some mediocre yoga instructor who promises to 'build a movement.
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Sandy Duncan
American Musician
I'm not pert and perky anymore - when you're over 60, it's 'feisty.
Quote examples
Eileen Ford
American Businesswoman
I had a nice, pert nose but a plain round face and a mop of curly brown hair. That was not the photograph of a successful model.
Quote examples
Lisa Kennedy Montgomery
American Author
Beto O'Rourke speaks in annoyingly pert platitudes like some mediocre yoga instructor who promises to 'build a movement.
Quote examples
Sandy Duncan
American Musician
I'm not pert and perky anymore - when you're over 60, it's 'feisty.
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