pertly
adverb/ˈpɜːtli/
/ˈpɜːrtli/
- in a way that shows a lack of respect, often in a humorous way
- ‘I know!’ she said pertly and hung up.
- (used when talking about a part of the body) in a way that is small and attractive
- the frank, grey eyes and the little nose, turning pertly outward
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