pertness

noun

Definition of pertnessnext
as in gall
shameless boldness the startling pertness with which the server responded to our request to make a substitution

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  1. gall
  2. nerve
  3. arrogance
  4. sauciness
  5. brashness
Noun
  • To tell if an abnormal growth on a tree is a burl or a gall, compare the outer surface and texture of the growth.
    — Pamm Cooper, Hartford Courant, 25 July 2026
  • Many of the trees with the OXO gene unexpectedly developed large abnormal growths called galls, grew slower and showed other symptoms of poor health.
    — Steve Strauss, The Conversation, 22 July 2026
Definition of gall
Noun
  • Despite two Tony nominations for her previous turns on the Great White Way, Janney is feeling the nerves.
    — Carita Rizzo, Deadline, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Found across the Indian subcontinent, the common krait possesses powerful neurotoxic venom that interferes with communication between nerves and muscles.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of nerve
Noun
  • However, confidence can quickly turn into arrogance, so remember to stay grounded.
    — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 29 July 2026
  • The combination of arrogance and doctored intelligence that led the United States and its allies into the 2003 Iraq War is almost made for Hollywood.
    — David Faris, TheWeek, 27 July 2026
Definition of arrogance
Noun
  • Lace and leather gloves sourced from vintage costumers added a touch of sauciness to Oscar de la Renta and Carolina Herrera evening dresses worn to the ballet and and the theater.
    — Nicky Josephine, Vogue, 29 June 2026
Definition of sauciness
Noun
  • There’s also hints of vulnerability and genuine tenderness in her stern headmistress of the bedroom, which Wilde slips in just slyly enough to let the presence of a heart peek through all the brainy brashness and hormone overload.
    — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 30 July 2026
  • His brashness with a wink is a fun part of the package, but insight and candor are what make the best analysts.
    — Andrew Marchand, New York Times, 10 June 2026
Definition of brashness
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