Associations to the word «Pertly»

Wiktionary

PERTLY, adverb. In a manner that is lively or high-spirited

Dictionary definition

PERTLY, adverb. In an impudent or impertinent manner; "a lean, swarthy fellow was peering through the window, grinning impudently".

Wise words

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