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Dictionary definition for: Impertinent

1. (s) characterized by a lightly pert and exuberant quality; "a certain irreverent gaiety and ease of manner"

2. (s) 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"

3. (s) 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"

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