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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Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 23 Mar. 2026
The two are joined by a cheeky girl named Mickie, who comes from a home torn by alcoholism.
—The Know, Denver Post, 22 Mar. 2026
Boy Friend timepiece, which could have been a cheeky nod to his status as the internet’s ultimate zaddy.
—Laurie Brookins, HollywoodReporter, 19 Mar. 2026
Then, like water to wine, Moral Orel transformed from a cheeky parody to a challenging, audacious character study.
—Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 18 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for cheeky
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“Cheeky.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cheeky. Accessed 30 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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