as in wise
displaying or marked by rude boldness
a cheeky comment about something that was none of her business
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Recent Examples of cheeky
Cut those curls to a chin-grazing length and add some wispy bangs, like this cheeky cut by Nova Arts Salon owner Sal Salcedo.
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Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 10 June 2026
Browne is intellectual, playful, cheeky — the domain of schoolboy dreams and art world fancy.
—Dave Schilling
contributing
follow, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026
Even by Swiftie standards, this auction is kinda cheeky.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 8 June 2026
This is especially ideal for couples who enjoy a bit of cheeky competition.
—Mark Travers, CNBC, 7 June 2026
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Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 10 June 2026
Browne is intellectual, playful, cheeky — the domain of schoolboy dreams and art world fancy.
—Dave Schilling
contributing
follow, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026
Even by Swiftie standards, this auction is kinda cheeky.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 8 June 2026
This is especially ideal for couples who enjoy a bit of cheeky competition.
—Mark Travers, CNBC, 7 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for cheeky
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cheeky
Adjective
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Set a clear cap before booking so plans stay wise.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
20 June 2026
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Zacha would not be the only player who would be wise to keep.—
Fluto Shinzawa,
New York Times,
20 June 2026
Adjective
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Below are five bold predictions about what the world of artificial intelligence will look like in the year 2030.—
Rob Toews,
Forbes.com,
22 June 2026
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Pheromone perfume has flooded social media feeds with bold claims about boosting attraction, but the science behind these scented sprays is murkier than the marketing suggests.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 June 2026
Adjective
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Back with the layers, but on a sassy shoulder cut.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
16 June 2026
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Strapping’s product mix is equal parts practical and playful, from tasteful housewares to apparel and linens with sassy sayings.—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
12 June 2026
Adjective
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Serve these saucy wings a la carte or with sides of your choosing.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
18 June 2026
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Interested in the saucy findings?—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
Adjective
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Mantello wasn’t being impudent.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
6 May 2026
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His first goal was pretty enough, an inch-perfect sidefoot just inside Donnarumma’s far post, but his second was a work of impudent art.—
Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
11 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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October 23 – November 21 Scorpio, fresh ideas want real-world tests.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 June 2026
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Ecola Restaurant & Market The Oregon Coast is known for its seafood, especially fresh oysters, Dungeness crab, clams, and albacore tuna.—
Molly Allen,
Travel + Leisure,
21 June 2026
Adjective
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As President Cyril Ramaphosa deploys soldiers and orders probes into police corruption, widespread allegations of collusion with syndicates deepen residents’ mistrust and hinder investigations into such brazen attacks.—
Michelle Gumede,
Los Angeles Times,
13 June 2026
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That is where things get especially brazen.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
13 June 2026
Adjective
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The two vivid soloists were tenor Anthony León as the cocky troubadour and baritone Eleomar Cuello as the cocky devil.—
Classical Music Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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The first book follows Hannah Wells (Bright), a smart and independent music major, and Garrett Graham (Cameli), the cocky captain of the hockey team.—
Janelle Ash,
FOXNews.com,
31 May 2026
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“Cheeky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cheeky. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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