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Synonyms
pert (pûrt)

[Middle English, unconcealed, bold, short for apert, obvious, frank (probably influenced by Old French aspert, espert, clever), from Old French, from Latin apertus, open past participle of aperīre, to open.]

adjective: pert·er, pert·est. 

  1. Trim and stylish in appearance; jaunty: a pert hat.
  2. High-spirited; vivacious.
  3. Impudently bold; saucy.

derivatives

pert́ly
adverb
pert́ness
noun