impertinent meaning and definition

IMPERTINENT adjective

Definition of impertinent (adjective)

1. characterized by a lightly pert and exuberant quality
   • "a certain irreverent gaiety and ease of manner"
   • synonyms: irreverent, pert, saucy
2. not pertinent to the matter under consideration
   • "an issue extraneous to the debate"; "the price was immaterial"; "mentioned several impertinent facts before finally coming to the point"
   • synonyms: extraneous, immaterial, orthogonal
3. improperly forward or bold
   • "don't be fresh with me"; "impertinent of a child to lecture a grownup"; "an impudent boy given to insulting strangers"; "Don't get wise with me!"
   • synonyms: fresh, impudent, overbold, sassy, saucy, smart, wise