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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a cheeky comment about something that was none of her business
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Lara Walsh, InStyle, 17 Feb. 2026
The cheeky wink that Isabella gives Nelly, however, was a spur-of-the-moment idea that came to Fennell during filming.
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Feb. 2026
Everywhere Isn't Texas captures the cheeky yet polished country-pop of Sabrina Carpenter and Chappell Roan.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 13 Feb. 2026
Spanxshape Swim styles will feature halter bikini tops, scoop-neck bikini tops, hi-rise bikini bottoms, hi-rise cheeky bikini bottoms, ultra hi-rise bikini bottoms, hi-rise bikini skirts, bandeau one-pieces and cutout one-pieces.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 11 Feb. 2026
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“Cheeky.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cheeky. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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cheeky
adjective
cheekier; cheekiest
informal
: boldly rude or disrespectful in usually a playful way
cheekiness
noun
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