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pert

pert \'p*rt\ aj [ME, open, bold, pert, modif. of OF apert, fr. L aperatus 
   open, fr.] pp. of aperire to open - more at WEIR 1a: saucily free and 
   forward : IMPUDENT  1b: being trim and chic : JAUNTY  1c: piquantly 
   stimulating  2: LIVELY, VIVACIOUS  - pert.ly av