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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Kat Stinson, Travel + Leisure, 11 Dec. 2025
Even among the great Golden Age detective novels, his work stands out for its cheeky humor, baroque invention, and macabre spirit.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 11 Dec. 2025
Across 72 shows—and a revamp to incorporate the arrival of her seventh studio album, Man’s Best Friend—Carpenter firmly established a cheeky, super-femme stage style.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 7 Dec. 2025
Kardashian's coquettish bow headband was a surprisingly traditional and festive look for the All's Fair star, who generally prefers a sleeker hairstyle or long, loose waves versus sweet or cheeky accessories.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 4 Dec. 2025
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“Cheeky.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cheeky. Accessed 12 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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