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Vinony

pertly

adverb

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Wiktionary

adv

Etymology: Etymology tree English pert Middle English -ly English -ly English pertly From pert + -ly.

  1. In a manner that is lively or high-spirited

    “"Dearie, you aren't going to go and get peevish, are you?" She spoke pertly. He wanted to spank her.”

    “TA pretty girl passed him on her way to work and he greeted her indulgently. She winked pertly back at him, proving for all time that she was not a watcher.”