impudent

im·pu·dent (mpy-dnt)

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Adj.	1.	impudent – marked by casual disrespect; “a flip answer to serious question”; “the student was kept in for impudent behavior” flip, insolent, snotty-nosed disrespectful – exhibiting lack of respect; rude and discourteous; “remarks disrespectful of the law”; “disrespectful in the presence of his parents”; “disrespectful toward his teacher”
	2.	impudent – 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!” overbold, sassy, saucy, impertinent, smart, wise, fresh forward – used of temperament or behavior; lacking restraint or modesty; “a forward child badly in need of discipline”