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- DictionaryMal·a·pert/ˈmaləˌpərt/
adjective
- 1. boldly disrespectful to a person of higher standing.
noun
- 1. an impudent person.
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.
Jun 30, 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. American Heritage® Dictionary of the...
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.
malapert in British English. (ˈmæləˌpɜːt ) archaic or literary. adjective. 1. saucy or impudent. noun. 2. a saucy or impudent person. Collins English Dictionary.
Malapert definition: Impudently bold in speech or manner; saucy.
unbecomingly bold or saucy. n. a malapert person. Middle French: unskillful. See mal -, pert. late Middle English: insolent 1375–1425. mal′a•pert′ly, adv. mal′a•pert′ness, n. 'malapert' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):
malapert: Impudently bold in speech or manner; saucy.
Malapert definition, unbecomingly bold or saucy. See more.