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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In a cheeky Valentine's Day message on X, Texas House Speaker Dustin Burrows doubled down on his commitment to pass school voucher legislation in the state, promising President Donald Trump adviser Elon Musk that the lower chamber will do its part to deliver public money for private schooling.
—Alex Driggars, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Internet users can't get enough of this cheeky cat, as many of the videos have gone viral with millions of views.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 July 2025
For the occasion, the actress wore a cheeky two-piece swimsuit that consisted of a hot pink bikini top and a matching cheeky bottom that showed off her toned figure.
—Starr Bowenbank, People.com, 30 June 2025
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“Cheeky.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cheeky. Accessed 11 Jul. 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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