marked by casual disrespect; a flip answer to serious question; the student was kept in for impudent behavior

[ Syn: insolent , snotty-nosed , flip ]

improperly forward or bold; dont be fresh with me; impertinent of a child to lecture a grownup; an impudent boy given to insulting strangers; Dont get wise with me!

[ Syn: fresh , impertinent , overbold , smart , saucy , sassy , wise ]