pert
IPA: pˈɝt
noun
- (obsolete) An impudent person.
- (operations) Acronym of program evaluation and review technique. [(operations) A method for diagramming and analyzing the flow of dependent tasks and other events in a project.]
verb
- (intransitive, obsolete) To behave with pertness; to misbehave.
adjective
- (of a person) Attractive.
- (of a part of the body) Well-formed; shapely.
- Lively; alert and cheerful; bright.
- (archaic) Especially of children or social inferiors: cheeky, impertinent.
- (obsolete) Open; evident; unhidden.
- (obsolete) Clever.
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Examples of "pert" in Sentences
- The child was quite pert, always eager to share her latest adventures
- Her pert attitude matched her stylish outfit, bringing a lively energy to the room
- The kitten’s pert demeanor caught everyone’s attention as it playfully pounced around
- With a pert smile, she confidently addressed the crowd during her speech
- His pert remarks often lightened the mood, making meetings more enjoyable
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