😏pertness

noun
/ˈpɜːrtnəs/

Meaning

boldness or forwardness in speech or behavior; sauciness

Example Sentences

Her pertness during the meeting surprised everyone.

Synonyms

sassiness, boldness, cheekiness, impudence

Antonyms

politeness, modesty

Collocations

pertness of speech, youthful pertness, sudden pertness

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