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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Alli Forde, Travel + Leisure, 6 Nov. 2025
While announcing their joint tequila brand in October 2023, the two released a cheeky video, during which they could be seen speeding off on a pair of motorcycles in an agave field.
—Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2025
Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau's new romance is continuing to heat up as both the pop star and the former Canadian prime minister appeared to make cheeky references to each other over Halloween weekend.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 2 Nov. 2025
Harry and Meghan also had a cheeky moment of affection on the red carpet.
—Stylecaster Editors, StyleCaster, 26 Oct. 2025
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“Cheeky.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cheeky. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.
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cheeky
adjective
cheekier; cheekiest
informal
: boldly rude or disrespectful in usually a playful way
cheekiness
noun
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