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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Then get ready to make new friends over a cheeky drink with conversations that will last long after the sun goes down.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 25 Apr. 2026
They’re outranked by Table Two for the sole reason this artwork is doing its cheeky dupe work from Ginori plates, where Table Two was pursuing totally original designs.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 24 Apr. 2026
The service in Serra was efficient and personable, while in The Eagle Bar, our mixologist masterfully walked the line between professional and cheeky, giving us a sense of real ease.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Louis is known for his cheeky and playful nature.
—Jack Guy, CNN Money, 23 Apr. 2026
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Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 25 Apr. 2026
They’re outranked by Table Two for the sole reason this artwork is doing its cheeky dupe work from Ginori plates, where Table Two was pursuing totally original designs.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 24 Apr. 2026
The service in Serra was efficient and personable, while in The Eagle Bar, our mixologist masterfully walked the line between professional and cheeky, giving us a sense of real ease.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Louis is known for his cheeky and playful nature.
—Jack Guy, CNN Money, 23 Apr. 2026
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“Cheeky.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cheeky. Accessed 27 Apr. 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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