A dialectal adverb meaning in a peart manner — that is, briskly, sharply, or in a lively and somewhat bold or impudent way.
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.
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UK and Irish slang — Cockney, Scouse, Geordie, Yorkshire, Glaswegian, Brummie, Welsh, West Country, plus Irish English. Centuries of regional dialects feeding into modern British and Irish street talk.
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She answered back peartly, not waiting to be asked twice, and was out the door before the conversation was done.
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(UK, US, dialect) In a peart manner.
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