Both Uses of
impertinent
in
Oliver Twist
- 'You're an insolent impertinent fellow.†
Chpt 11 *
- After waiting here some time, he was joined by that young gentleman, who had prudently abstained from showing himself until he had looked carefully abroad from a snug retreat, and ascertained that his new friend had not been followed by any impertinent person.†
Chpt 43
Definition:
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(impertinent as in: she was impertinent) rude or improperly bold -- especially toward someone more respected