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peart

adjective
\ ˈpirt How to pronounce peart (audio) \

Definition of peart

chiefly Southern US and Midland US
: being in good spirits : lively

Other Words from peart

peartly adverb

First Known Use of peart

circa 1520, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for peart

alteration of pert

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