(UK, US, dialect) Lively; active.
(UK, US, dialect) Lively; active.
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"peart" means: Lively; active.. This is a fairly neutral word with no inherent risk attached. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than something dangerous. If your child uses it, context will usually make the meaning clear. A brief, curious question about where they heard it is generally enough to know whether to follow up.
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A dialectal adverb meaning in a peart manner — that is, briskly, sharply, or in a lively and somewhat bold or impudent way. 'Peart' is itself a dialect adjective used in parts of the UK and US South to describe someone who is lively, pert, or quick — often with a slightly cheeky undertone. 'Peartly' extends this into adverbial use. Both words are archaic or regional and rarely appear outside of historical texts or specific dialect-preserving communities.
(UK, US, dialect) In a peart manner.
(UK, dialectal) lively, full of energy.
Full of pep; energetic, cheerful, and vigorous; bouncy.
"peart" means: Lively; active.. This is a fairly neutral word with no inherent risk attached. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than something dangerous. If your child uses it, context will usually make the meaning clear. A brief, curious question about where they heard it is generally enough to know whether to follow up.
"peart" means: Lively; active.. Register: neutral, standard English, usable in most everyday contexts. Note the regional or dialect label (UK) — usage may sound odd outside that variety. A common non-native mistake is to use the word in the wrong register, or to assume one fixed meaning when it is actually polysemous; always check the surrounding register and the audience before producing it yourself. In formal writing, prefer a neutral synonym or a short descriptive phrase, and use this word only when you have heard or read it being used naturally in a comparable context.
“I never really listened to Rush, but my partner is a fan (of both the band and Peart himself) but he has never seen them live. We're going to their DC show in October, and I'm most excited about seeing Anika. She's a bad ass.”
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Lively and animated.