impudent meaning and definition

IMPUDENT adjective

Definition of impudent (adjective)

1. marked by casual disrespect
   • "a flip answer to serious question"; "the student was kept in for impudent behavior"
   • synonyms: flip, insolent, snotty-nosed
2. 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, impertinent, overbold, sassy, saucy, smart, wise