pertly

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English

Etymology

From pert +‎ -ly.

Adverb

pertly (comparative more pertly, superlative most pertly)

  1. In a manner that is lively or high-spirited
    • 1922, Sinclair Lewis, “24”, in Babbitt:
      "Dearie, you aren't going to go and get peevish, are you?" She spoke pertly. He wanted to spank her.
    • 1986, John le Carré, A Perfect Spy:
      TA pretty girl passed him on her way to work and he greeted her indulgently. She winked pertly back at him, proving for all time that she was not a watcher.

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