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pertness

DEFINITIONS OF: pertness

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n quality of being lively and confident

“there was a pertness about her that attracted him”
Type of:
life, liveliness, spirit, sprightliness
animation and energy in action or expression

n inappropriate playfulness

Synonyms:
archness, impertinence, perkiness, sauciness
Type of:
fun, playfulness
a disposition to find (or make) causes for amusement
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