Impertinent Definition
impertinent
adjective
- characterized by a lightly pert and exuberant quality; "a certain irreverent gaiety and ease of manner"
- not pertinent to the matter under consideration; "an issue extraneous to the debate"; "the price was immaterial"; "mentioned several impertinent facts before finally coming to the point"
- improperly forward or bold; "don't be fresh with me"; "impertinent of a child to lecture a grownup"; "an impudent boy given to insulting strangers"; "Don't get wise with me!"
Words that rhyme with impertinent
Usage tips for "impertinent"
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