cheekier; cheekiest
informal
: boldly rude, impudent, or disrespectful in usually a playful or appealing way
a cheeky grin
… old-timers who still look like they could deck you if you get too cheeky.—
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Examples of cheeky in a Sentence
a cheeky comment about something that was none of her business
Recent Examples on the Web
These pieces are all designed to fit the Jean Paul Gaultier narrative of cheeky, fun, and in-your-face clothing.
—Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 17 Apr. 2024
Yet for all his many and varied accomplishments, history might remember William Simon most for his cheeky observation about the accuracy of economic projections.
—Tom Saler, Journal Sentinel, 11 Apr. 2024
Kourtney shared a cheeky photo poking fun at Kim, by reviving an old joke from Keeping Up with the Kardashians in her April 7 Instagram caption.
—Charna Flam, Peoplemag, 10 Apr. 2024
For Challengers events in Paris and Rome, Zendaya and her team gave us a masterclass in styling, changing up her hair from glamorous honey-blonde waves to a cheeky tennis-star bob.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 8 Apr. 2024
Talk about a smash hit—the cheeky shoes were the perfect whimsical touch for the look.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 8 Apr. 2024
In a recent Instagram snap, five weeks before her most recent post, Waterhouse teased her upcoming album with a cheeky pregnancy reference.
—USA TODAY, 5 Apr. 2024
And there are new products in the works: from cheeky merch to frozen matzoh balls and knishes.
—Jaclyn Peiser, Washington Post, 4 Apr. 2024
Add tequila and orange liqueur to turn this cheerful, cherry limeade into a cheeky margarita.
—Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 28 Mar. 2024
Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 17 Apr. 2024
Yet for all his many and varied accomplishments, history might remember William Simon most for his cheeky observation about the accuracy of economic projections.
—Tom Saler, Journal Sentinel, 11 Apr. 2024
Kourtney shared a cheeky photo poking fun at Kim, by reviving an old joke from Keeping Up with the Kardashians in her April 7 Instagram caption.
—Charna Flam, Peoplemag, 10 Apr. 2024
For Challengers events in Paris and Rome, Zendaya and her team gave us a masterclass in styling, changing up her hair from glamorous honey-blonde waves to a cheeky tennis-star bob.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 8 Apr. 2024
Talk about a smash hit—the cheeky shoes were the perfect whimsical touch for the look.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 8 Apr. 2024
In a recent Instagram snap, five weeks before her most recent post, Waterhouse teased her upcoming album with a cheeky pregnancy reference.
—USA TODAY, 5 Apr. 2024
And there are new products in the works: from cheeky merch to frozen matzoh balls and knishes.
—Jaclyn Peiser, Washington Post, 4 Apr. 2024
Add tequila and orange liqueur to turn this cheerful, cherry limeade into a cheeky margarita.
—Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 28 Mar. 2024
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“Cheeky.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cheeky. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.
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