English noun: pertness | |||
1. | pertness (attribute) inappropriate playfulness | ||
Synonyms | archness, impertinence, perkiness, sauciness | ||
Broader (hypernym) | fun, playfulness | ||
2. | pertness (attribute) quality of being lively and confident | ||
Samples | There was a pertness about her that attracted him. | ||
Broader (hypernym) | life, liveliness, spirit, sprightliness | ||