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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Their trademark humor — that mix of cheeky absurdism and brotherly ribbing — is fully intact, recalling their ‘60s press conferences that won the hearts of a suspicious media.
—Jordan Runtagh, PEOPLE, 27 Nov. 2025
The reality star has taken the harsh criticism on the chin, responding with a cheeky Instagram post that included screenshots of several positive (and numerous negative) reviews from viewers.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Nov. 2025
But that cheeky intruder just doesn’t get the message.
—Joan Morris, Mercury News, 24 Nov. 2025
Our favorites include a rechargeable lighter for holiday candles under $10, a roomy backpack cooler with room for wine bottles (now 20% off), and a cheeky bird feeder that doubles as a squirrel-sized hot tub.
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Jordan Runtagh, PEOPLE, 27 Nov. 2025
The reality star has taken the harsh criticism on the chin, responding with a cheeky Instagram post that included screenshots of several positive (and numerous negative) reviews from viewers.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Nov. 2025
But that cheeky intruder just doesn’t get the message.
—Joan Morris, Mercury News, 24 Nov. 2025
Our favorites include a rechargeable lighter for holiday candles under $10, a roomy backpack cooler with room for wine bottles (now 20% off), and a cheeky bird feeder that doubles as a squirrel-sized hot tub.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Nov. 2025
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“Cheeky.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cheeky. Accessed 1 Dec. 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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