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Synonyms of pert

28 similar words

Another word for pert is audacious. Other synonyms of pert are bold, get wise, bold-faced, bold as brass and brassy.

Synonyms and similar words for pert

adjectiveEspecially of children or social inferiors: cheeky, impertinent.

  • audacious
  • bold
  • get wise
  • bold-faced
  • bold as brassVery bold; very forward or impudent.
  • brassy
  • malapert literaryCheeky, impudent, saucy.
  • brazen
  • brazen-facedImpudent; open and without shame.
  • cheeky
  • chutzpadikShowing chutzpah; not showing due respect; impudent; impertinent; brazen.
  • cute
  • faceyA surname.
  • familiar
  • flippantShowing disrespect through a casual attitude, levity, and a lack of due seriousness; pert.
  • flip
  • forwardWithout customary restraint or modesty; bold, cheeky, pert, presumptuous or pushy.
  • fresh
  • impiousLacking reverence or respect, especially towards a god.
  • impudentNot showing due respect; bold-faced, impertinent.
  • impertinent
  • insolentInsulting in manner or words, particularly in an arrogant or insubordinate manner.
  • irreverentLacking respect; not having or not showing respect for or seriousness towards something that is usually treated with...
  • petulantForward; pert; insolent; wanton.
  • sassy US
  • saucyImpertinent or disrespectful, often in a manner that is regarded as entertaining or amusing; smart.
  • cocket obsoletePert; saucy.
  • dicacious rareTalkative; pert; saucy.

Meaning of pert

  1. adjective Attractive.
  2. adjective Well-formed; shapely.
  3. adjective Lively; alert and cheerful; bright.

Full definition of pert

Questions about synonyms of pert

What is another word for pert?
Pert has 28 synonyms on Word.ws, such as audacious, bold, get wise, bold-faced, bold as brass, brassy, malapert and brazen.
What does pert mean?
Pert means attractive.

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