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Jaunty bit of counterpoint, possibly (4)

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pert

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(Other definitions for pert that I've seen before include "It's fresh" , "Saucy, lively" , "Impudent, cheeky" , "Forward - saucy" , "Slightly insolent" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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