Synonyms for pertly
| Grammar : Adv |
| Spell : purt |
| Phonetic Transcription : pɜrt |
Définition of pertly
Origin :- c.1300 (implied in pertly), "evident, unconcealed," shortened form of Middle English apert "open, frank," from Old French apert, from Latin apertus, past participle of aperire "to open" (see overt). Sense of "saucy, bold" first recorded late 14c. Less pejorative meaning "lively, brisk, in good spirits" (c.1500) survives in U.S. dialectal peart (with Middle English alternative spelling). Related: Pertness.
- As in impudently : adv saucily
- Nine o'clock, then; and we'll see if you'll talk as pertly afterwards.
- Extract from : « Scaramouche » by Rafael Sabatini
- "She sings much better than you do Grace," said Rose pertly.
- Extract from : « Isabel Leicester » by Clotilda Jennings
- “All the more reason to wish for it,” maintained Jill pertly.
- Extract from : « Betty Trevor » by Mrs. G. de Horne Vaizey
- She stiffened a little at this, and then said pertly, "Wot's that?"
- Extract from : « From Sand Hill to Pine » by Bret Harte
- He pertly refused to go until he should be ready, arguing his “equality” with any officer.
- Extract from : « Sea Stories » by Various
- "When inflamed with love and wine, you know," said Lucy pertly.
- Extract from : « The Pit Town Coronet, Volume I (of 3) » by Charles James Wills
- He got down jauntily, springily, pertly, and trotted up the steps.
- Extract from : « Sudden Jim » by Clarence Budington Kelland
- "Get back and sweep out the passage, you mean," said the girl, pertly.
- Extract from : « Love and the Ironmonger » by F. J. (Frederick John) Randall
- Lily Bell began to cry, and Susan pertly said, "It's our markers, teacher."
- Extract from : « Sowing and Sewing » by Charlotte Mary Yonge
- “I understood you were looking for a waitress,” the girl said pertly, with her eyes on Billy.
- Extract from : « Outside Inn » by Ethel M. Kelley
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