- Today's Word
Pert
PERT
Definition
- (adjective) Lively, bold, or cheeky, especially in an endearing way.
- Small and attractively neat.
Example
Her pert response to the professor’s question made the whole class chuckle.
Fun Fact
“Pert” once meant “clever” in Middle English but evolved to describe liveliness with a hint of sass. A “pert nose” is small and upturned, while a “pert remark” has just enough spunk to be amusing, not offensive.