malapert
Americanadjective
noun
adjective
noun
Other Word Forms
- malapertly adverb
- malapertness noun
Etymology
Origin of malapert
1375–1425; late Middle English: insolent < Middle French: unskillful. See mal-, pert
Example Sentences
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"Did that little malapert come with you?" asked Porbus of the older man.
From The Unknown Masterpiece 1845 by Balzac, Honoré de
I dare say I looked over-long into one of the bright faces, and for a punishment was snatched into confusion by my malapert sister.
From A Daughter of Raasay A Tale of the '45 by Travis, Stuart
"That malapert bumpkin will be no friend either to me or to your majesty," he said.
From St George's Cross by Keene, H. G. (Henry George)
In this same impious malapert he had recognised M. le Marquis de St. Genis!
From The Bronze Eagle A Story of the Hundred Days by Orczy, Emmuska Orczy, Baroness
A very malapert cur, I can tell him that; I do not like his fawning—You must be taught your distance, sirrah.
From The works of John Dryden, now first collected in eighteen volumes. Volume 07 by Scott, Walter, Sir
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