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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Kaitlyn Huamani, Chicago Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026
Before sitting front row with fellow It girl Gabbriette Bechtel, Leon made a cheeky style statement in the revealing mesh floor-length skirt, which was covered in delicate floral embroidery and showed off her thong’s G-string on the side.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 9 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, the Seattle Opera had a cheeky response, using the actor’s name as a promo code for its production of Carmen.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 7 Mar. 2026
These games were phenomenally designed, full of cheeky British wit and personality.
—Billie Bugara, Pitchfork, 7 Mar. 2026
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“Cheeky.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cheeky. Accessed 13 Mar. 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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