pert
boldly forward in speech or behavior; impertinent; saucy.
jaunty and stylish; chic; natty.
lively; sprightly; in good health.
Obsolete. clever.
Origin of pert
1Other words for pert
Other words from pert
- pertly, adverb
- pertness, noun
Other definitions for PERT (2 of 3)
a management method of controlling and analyzing a system or program using periodic time and money reports, often computer generated, to determine dollar and labor status at any given time.
Origin of PERT
2Other definitions for pert. (3 of 3)
pertaining.
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British Dictionary definitions for pert (1 of 2)
/ (pɜːt) /
saucy, impudent, or forward
jaunty: a pert little hat
obsolete clever or brisk
Origin of pert
1Derived forms of pert
- pertly, adverb
- pertness, noun
British Dictionary definitions for PERT (2 of 2)
/ (pɜːt) /
programme evaluation and review technique
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