pert
boldly forward in speech or behavior; impertinent; saucy.
jaunty and stylish; chic; natty.
lively; sprightly; in good health.
Obsolete. clever.
Origin of pert
1Other words for pert
Other words from pert
- pertly, adverb
- pertness, noun
Other definitions for PERT (2 of 3)
a management method of controlling and analyzing a system or program using periodic time and money reports, often computer generated, to determine dollar and labor status at any given time.
Origin of PERT
2Other definitions for pert. (3 of 3)
pertaining.
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How to use pert in a sentence
Little did Tressan dream to what a cask of gunpowder he was applying the match of his smug pertness.
St. Martin's Summer | Rafael SabatiniAvoid sarcasm; it will, unconsciously to yourself, degenerate into pertness, and often downright rudeness.
The Ladies' Book of Etiquette, and Manual of Politeness | Florence HartleyAt times, too, when the wild fit was upon her, she would break into pertness and rebel openly against Alleyne's gentle firmness.
The White Company | Arthur Conan Doyle"It is not our custom in Spain to reward pertness in a messenger," Don Pedro answered, patting the head of his greyhound.
The White Company | Arthur Conan DoyleHatty is growing much more like herself, with the pertness left out.
Out in the Forty-Five | Emily Sarah Holt
British Dictionary definitions for pert (1 of 2)
/ (pɜːt) /
saucy, impudent, or forward
jaunty: a pert little hat
obsolete clever or brisk
Origin of pert
1Derived forms of pert
- pertly, adverb
- pertness, noun
British Dictionary definitions for PERT (2 of 2)
/ (pɜːt) /
programme evaluation and review technique
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