impertinence (n.)

  1. an impudent statement

    [ Syn: impudence , cheek ]

  2. the trait of being rude and impertinent; inclined to take liberties

    [ Syn: crust , gall , impudence , insolence , cheekiness , freshness ]

  3. inappropriate playfulness

    [ Syn: perkiness , pertness , sauciness , archness ]

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