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 impudent impudent /ˈɪmpjədənt/

adjective

  1. () Marked by casual disrespect  ( flip , snotty-nosed , impudent , insolent )
    marked by casual disrespect
     A flip answer to serious question
    a flip answer to serious question
     The student was kept in for impudent behavior
    the student was kept in for impudent behavior
  2. () Improperly forward or bold  ( fresh , impertinent , overbold , impudent , sassy [Informal, N. American] , saucy [Informal] , smart , wise , lippy [Informal] )
    improperly forward or bold
     Don't be fresh with me
    don't be fresh with me
     Impertinent of a child to lecture a grownup
    impertinent of a child to lecture a grownup
     An impudent boy given to insulting strangers
    an impudent boy given to insulting strangers
     Don't get wise with me!
    Don't get wise with me!