malapert

/məˈlæpərt/
adjective
  1. Boldly disrespectful or impudent in speech or behavior; saucy.
    • She gave a malapert reply to the guard, which got her into trouble.
    • The malapert child talked back to the teacher without any fear.
    • His malapert remarks during the meeting annoyed his boss.
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