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.
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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Regional slang from around the English-speaking world — British, Australian, Irish, Caribbean, Nigerian, Filipino, AAVE, and the hyphenated-English dialects that make the internet sound local.
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