Definition of PERTNESS

pertness

Meanings

Plural: pertnesses

Noun

  • inappropriate playfulness
  • quality of being lively and confident
    • "there was a pertness about her that attracted him"
  • The quality of being pert; cheekiness, impudence.
  • The quality of being pert; firmness (usually of breasts).

Origin / Etymology

From pert + -ness.

Scrabble Score: 10

pertness is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
pertness is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
pertness is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 12

pertness is a valid Words With Friends word