pert 
/ˈpɚt/ adjective
/ˈpɚt/ adjective [more pert; most pert] 1 : having or showing confidence and a lack of respect or seriousness especially in an amusing or appealing way — used especially to describe girls or young women ▪ a lively and pert young actress ▪ He laughed at the girl's pert answer. 2 : small and attractive
▪ a pert little hat ▪ a pert bottom/nose
▪ a pert little hat ▪ a pert bottom/nose
— pert·ly adverb
▪ She winked at him pertly and smiled.
▪ She winked at him pertly and smiled.
