impertinence

n 1: an impudent statement [syn: {impudence}, {cheek}]

2: the trait of being rude and impertinent; inclined to take

liberties [syn: {crust}, {gall}, {impudence}, {insolence},

{cheekiness}, {freshness}]

3: inappropriate playfulness [syn: {perkiness}, {pertness}, {sauciness},

{archness}]