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(adj) overbold, smart, sassy, saucy, wise, impudent, fresh
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!
(adj) orthogonal, extraneous, immaterial
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
(adj) irreverent, pert, saucy
characterized by a lightly pert and exuberant quality
a certain irreverent gaiety and ease of manner