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- Dictionarymalapert/ˈmaləpəːt/
adjective
- 1. boldly disrespectful; impudent.
noun
- 1. an impudent person.
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Malapert debuted in English in the 15th century, was a favorite of Shakespeare, and is still used sporadically today. The prefix mal-, meaning "bad" or "badly" and deriving from the Latin malus, is found in many English words, including malevolent and malefactor.
Malapert definition: unbecomingly bold or saucy.. See examples of MALAPERT used in a sentence.
malapert in British English. (ˈmæləˌpɜːt ) archaic or literary. adjective. 1. saucy or impudent. noun. 2. a saucy or impudent person. Collins English Dictionary.
Jun 2, 2024 · malapert (plural malaperts) ( archaic) A cheeky, impudent, or saucy person. [from 15th c.]
Define malapert. malapert synonyms, malapert pronunciation, malapert translation, English dictionary definition of malapert. adj. Impudently bold in speech or manner; saucy. n. An impudent, saucy person. mal′a·pert′ly adv. mal′a·pert′ness n.
There are four meanings listed in OED's entry for the word malapert, two of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.
noun. A saucy, impudent person. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. Synonyms: wiseacre. wisenheimer.