English Dictionary
◊ IMPERTINENT
impertinent
adj 1: characterized by a lightly pert and exuberant quality; "a
certain irreverent gaiety and ease of manner" [syn: {irreverent},
{pert}, {saucy}]
2: 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" [syn: {extraneous}, {immaterial}]
3: 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" [syn: {fresh},
{impudent}, {overbold}, {smart}, {saucy}]