"impertinence" in the noun sense
1. impudence, cheek, impertinence
an impudent statement
2. crust, gall, impertinence, impudence, insolence, cheekiness, freshness
the trait of being rude and impertinent inclined to take liberties
3. impertinence, perkiness, pertness, sauciness, archness
inappropriate playfulness
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