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
Men govern nothing with more difficulty than their tongues,
and can moderate their desires more than their words.