Caractère d'une personne ou d'une chose impertinente. L'impertinence de ce domestique est insupportable.
1. Aggressive boldness or unmitigated effrontery; SYN. audaciousness, hutzpa, chutzpah.
2. Fearless daring; SYN. audaciousness, temerity.
ETYM Old Eng. cheke, cheoke, AS. ceŕce, ceňce; cf. Goth. kukjan to kiss, Dutch kaak cheek; perh. akin to Eng. chew, jaw.
1. The fleshy pouches on either side of the face below the eyes.
2. (British) Impudence; audacity.
ETYM Cf. French impertinence. Related to Impertinent.
Inappropriate playfulness; SYN. perkiness, pertness, sauciness, archness.
ETYM Latin impudentia: cf. French impudence. Related to Impudent.
An impudent statement; SYN. cheek, impertinence.
1. Power of endurance or control; fortitude, strength; assurance, boldness; also; presumptuous audacity; gall
2. A sore or sensitive point, plural; nervous agitation or irritability; nervousness