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impertinence (n.)

c. 1600, "incivility," from French impertinence, from impertinent (see impertinent). Meaning "irrelevance" is from 1620s. Impertinency is from 1580s as "a triviality, an absurdity."

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Definitions of impertinence from WordNet

impertinence (n.)
an impudent statement;
Synonyms: impudence / cheek
impertinence (n.)
the trait of being rude and impertinent; inclined to take liberties;
Synonyms: crust / gall / impudence / insolence / cheekiness / freshness
impertinence (n.)
inappropriate playfulness;
Synonyms: perkiness / pertness / sauciness / archness
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