Definition of cheeky
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. — Shaun Assael
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Examples of cheeky in a Sentence
a cheeky comment about something that was none of her business
Recent Examples of cheeky from the Web
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The knit fits well, the tiger pattern is rebellious and cheeky, and Mayweather’s choice of black pants and shiny-lace up boots makes nothing but good sense for an outfit meant to intimidate.
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The official Wimbledon Twitter account has even been cheeky about it.
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An Absolute Outrage But not as cheeky as this Shetland pony who tried to straight up eat the queen’s flowers today.
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While Sharon Osbourne had a cheeky suggestion for the Jenner sisters.
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Owing either to the new president or to record viewership numbers or to both, Season 9 of the cheeky crossdressing competition has been accompanied by a heap of publicity noting drag’s political implications (guilty!).
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The Arrested Development star and the British monarch have exchanged cheeky messages.
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Gonio is well-matched by Corinna Lapid Munter, another admirable vocalist and a cheeky comedian who, as Mrs. Lovett, becomes Sweeney’s accomplice.
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After spending the last year building a beta and collecting clinical data, Woebot Labs Inc. just launched the full commercial product—a cheeky, personalized chatbot that checks on you once a day for the price of $39 a month.
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Origin and Etymology of cheeky
see 1cheek
CHEEKY Defined for English Language Learners
cheeky
playDefinition of cheeky for English Language Learners
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: rude and showing a lack of respect often in a way that seems playful or amusing
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