IMPERTINENT

(adj.) improperly forward or bold
"don't be fresh with me", "impertinent of a child to lecture a grownup", "an impudent boy given to insulting strangers", "Don't get wise with me!"
synonyms : fresh , impudent , overbold , sassy , saucy , smart , wise
the impertinent child had a smart answer for everything -added by nithi
(adj.) not pertinent to the matter under consideration
"an issue extraneous to the debate", "the price was immaterial", "mentioned several impertinent facts before finally coming to the point"
synonyms : extraneous , immaterial , orthogonal
(adj.) characterized by a lightly pert and exuberant quality
"a certain irreverent gaiety and ease of manner"
synonyms : irreverent , pert , saucy
She wore a very pert costume to the party. -added by naila_inlas

Mnemonics for impertinent

(Tag: ) we its ending words "tinent" sounds like tenant-> so whena imperial owner talks to his tenant he doesnt give any respect...
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(Tag: ) IMproPER tenant(tinent) are rude and insolent
added by NikhilAgl Edit Mnemonic

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(Tag: ) I+M+PERT+INSOLENT...impertinent means rude hence the word itself tell us the meaning(pert,insolent means rude)
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(Tag: Eng) well... its jst the opp of Pertinent: relevant, related; appropriate, fitting
added by shootdemup! Edit Mnemonic

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(Tag: ) its like a child not giving 'perk' chocolate to his elders...so disrespectful,insolent,impudent of him!
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(Tag: ) impertinent = im (not) + pertinent. not from common teritory.
added by shaktipada Edit Mnemonic

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(Tag: ) when u pronounce this word rudely you will get the meaning .like imPHERtinent,MEANS RUDE.
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