cheeky

\ ˈchē-kē

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cheekier; cheekiest

Definition of cheeky

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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a cheeky comment about something that was none of her business

Recent Examples on the Web American Eagle is having a sale up to 60% off cheeky bikini bottoms, men’s trunks and everything else plus free shipping on orders over $50. — oregonlive, "This summer’s must-buy swimwear is here and everyone’s having sales," 17 June 2020 Add joy even in the most hardworking spaces with this cheeky tile trend. — Laura Lambert, Better Homes & Gardens, "These Floor Tile Phrases Will Make You Smile Every Time You Walk into the Room," 17 June 2020 Some of the rocks had designs that were creative and cheeky: a sea turtle, two tiny Easter Island moai, yellow happy faces with long black smiles. — Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, "Smiley faces and words of hope: One neighborhood finds community can be a rock," 10 Apr. 2020 On) plays off the visual language of his source material in stylish, innovative, and cheeky ways. — David Sims, The Atlantic, "30 Underrated Films You Should Revisit," 10 Apr. 2020 Trojan, the condom maker, took a cheekier approach. — Meg James, Los Angeles Times, "The coronavirus mass shuffle in advertising: Dropped TV spots and emotional campaigns," 8 Apr. 2020 The singer took to Instagram in December to announce the title for the album with a cheeky post showing a tattoo on her arm with the album's name. — Alaa Elassar, CNN, "Dua Lipa releases new album 'Future Nostalgia'," 28 Mar. 2020 The cheeky event was started 16 years ago in Seattle by an editor for Nude & Natural magazine and a permaculturalist. — oregonlive, "Suit up for World Naked Gardening Day: A holster to hold pruners," 1 May 2020 Here are some cheeky yet courteous ways to ensure your fellow human being gives you that much needed space. — René A. Guzman, ExpressNews.com, "10 fun ways to tell people to back off and keep their social distance to avoid the coronavirus," 28 Apr. 2020

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“Cheeky.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cheeky. Accessed 7 Jul. 2020.

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