cheeky

cheeky

adj \ˈchē-kē\

cheek·i·ercheek·i·est

Definition of CHEEKY

: insolently bold : impudent

— cheek·i·ly \-kə-lē\ adverb

— cheek·i·ness \-kē-nəs\ noun

Examples of CHEEKY

1. <a cheeky comment about something that was none of her business>

First Known Use of CHEEKY

1846

Related to CHEEKY

Synonyms: arch, audacious, bold, bold-faced, brash, brassbound, brassy, brazen, brazen-faced, nervy, cocksure, cocky, fresh, impertinent, impudent, insolent, sassy, saucy, wise

Antonyms: meek, mousy (or mousey), retiring, shy, timid

Related Words: assertive, forward, obtrusive; audacious, defiant, disrespectful; shameless, unabashed, unblushing; bluff, blunt, curt; cute, facetious, flip, flippant, pert, smart, smart-aleck, smart-alecky; lippy, mouthy

Near Antonyms: demure, humble, modest; courteous, genteel, mannerly, polite, proper; deferential, respectful; abashed, ashamed, blushing, embarrassed, shamefaced; gentle, mild; inconspicuous, unobtrusive

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Rhymes with CHEEKY

beaky, cliquey, creaky, freaky, geeky, leaky, piki, reeky, sneaky, screaky, squeaky, streaky, tiki