cheeky

\ ˈchē-kē

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cheekier; cheekiest

Definition of cheeky

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.— Shaun Assael

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a cheeky comment about something that was none of her business

Recent Examples on the Web The Sugarplum Fairy, here called Sugar Rum Cherry, dances to a slow, cheeky, boom-chicka-boom number, decidedly naughtier than Tchaikovsky’s tinkling melody for the celesta. — New York Times, "Visions of Sugar Rum Cherries Tap Dance in Her Head," 16 Dec. 2019 Every mat comes with a cheeky, suede travel bag and can be personalized with a monogram feature. — NBC News, "19 best fitness gifts for people who (want to) work out," 5 Dec. 2017 Hill, who currently holds 574k followers on Instagram, originally was the culprit of a cult following at just 17 that including meme lovers and social media pros due to his cheeky videos. — Nandi Howard, Essence, "Parker Kit Hill Wants To See More Queer Men At NYFW," 22 Jan. 2020 For football fans who are offended by this cheeky exuberance, the 49ers don’t care. — Scott Ostler, SFChronicle.com, "49ers surf, dance and spike their way to the Super Bowl," 19 Jan. 2020 The cheeky and upbeat video is an homage to classic movies, with each bro’s wife making an appearance. — Rosy Cordero, EW.com, "The Jonas Brothers release 'What a Man Gotta Do,' their first single of 2020," 17 Jan. 2020 Twenty-thousand Airbus employees chose the cheeky design, according to CNN. — Andrew Daniels, Popular Mechanics, "I Want to Ride This Whale," 14 Jan. 2020 Luna's clearly having a ball with a cheeky grin on her face. — Katherine J Igoe, Marie Claire, "Chrissy Teigen's Daughter Channels Her 'Sports Illustrated' Covers," 29 Aug. 2019 The creative force behind the décor is cheeky, eccentric artist David Shrigley. — Mark Ellwood, Condé Nast Traveler, "15 Best Places for Afternoon Tea in London," 3 Mar. 2018

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“Cheeky.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cheekiness. Accessed 24 Feb. 2020.

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