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malapert

Pronunciation: /ˈmaləpəːt/

archaic
Definition of malapert

adjective

  • boldly disrespectful; impudent.

noun

  • an impudent person.

Origin:

Middle English: from mal- 'improperly' + archaic apert 'insolent'

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