cheeky

adjective

ˈchē-kē How to pronounce cheeky (audio)
Definition of cheekynext
as in wise
displaying or marked by rude boldness a cheeky comment about something that was none of her business

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Recent Examples of cheeky He’s leaned into this virality, posting cheeky selfies on Instagram, uploading long-form vlogs on YouTube and interacting with fans on his public Snapchat stories, often poking fun at himself. — ABC News, 11 July 2026 Using a palette dominated by pink, green and black, Boynton’s unconventional fabric blends and cuts enhance the cheeky tone of this production. — Emily McClanathan, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2026 This is far from the first time Behar and Teta have engaged in cheeky commentary together, particularly on the Behind the Table podcast. — Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 9 July 2026 The new campaign features a cheeky new spot where Jenner leads a meeting in a boardroom while donning her signature King Kylie pink wig and a matching pink suit. — Emily Rella, PEOPLE, 8 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for cheeky
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cheeky
  1. wise
  2. bold
  3. sassy
  4. saucy
  5. impudent
  6. fresh
  7. brazen
  8. cocky
Adjective
  • Specifically, many should be moving to a more proactive, as opposed to reactive, approach, and understanding that diversification of contacts may be wise in a more volatile environment.
    — Radu Magdin, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
  • Just being around here longer helps body-wise, mentally,, physically, everything.
    — Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 10 July 2026
Definition of wise
Adjective
  • SpaceX thinks Starship's combination of power and reusability will revolutionize spaceflight, allowing humanity to settle the moon and Mars, among other bold exploration feats.
    — Mike Wall, Space.com, 16 July 2026
  • Last year, the Food and Drug Administration removed a bold safety warning about possible heart risks with testosterone pills, gels, injections and patches, based on recent data that showed no increase in those problems.
    — Matthew Perrone, Fortune, 16 July 2026
Definition of bold
Adjective
  • This book is what happens when a lonely child whose friends are mostly book & sitcom characters grows up and gets sassy.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 14 July 2026
  • But Liberace was perhaps most beloved for his sassy patter with the audience, over-the-top costumes, and unforgettable performance style—which often involved him being driven onto the stage in a Rolls-Royce.
    — Eleni N. Gage, Architectural Digest, 7 July 2026
Definition of sassy
Adjective
  • Martinis would segue to meals of earthy, saucy pastas.
    — Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 24 June 2026
  • The fish is seared in the pan, then removed to make way for a saucy saute of onion, garlic, sweet and hot peppers, and tomatoes that is flavored with wine, olives, capers and thyme.
    — The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 June 2026
Definition of saucy
Adjective
  • Maradona, on the other hand, was a charismatic populist, a scalawag from a shantytown, irrepressible and impudent.
    — Ishaan Tharoor, New Yorker, 16 July 2026
  • Mantello wasn’t being impudent.
    — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2026
Definition of impudent
Adjective
  • The sauce painted over the surface is thick like puree, with a vibrant, all encompassing, fresh tomato flavor.
    — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
  • The Biscoff cookie crust and fresh melon filling in this pie require absolutely no baking or cooking.
    — Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 5 July 2026
Definition of fresh
Adjective
  • This brazen act should be seen as nothing more than an attempt to prevent the public from knowing what is happening in their country by intimidating journalists from doing their jobs.
    — David Folkenflik, NPR, 11 July 2026
  • That’s despite Musk promising Tesla’s fleet would grow to hundreds of thousands by the end of this year, a characteristically brazen prediction with little bearing on reality.
    — Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 9 July 2026
Definition of brazen
Adjective
  • Lanky with striking red hair and a cocky demeanor, Clapper was dogged and respected by his fellow cops.
    — Joaquin Sapien, ProPublica, 30 June 2026
  • Thanks to one impossibly cocky fighter pilot named Maverick, Reagan-era America never felt better about itself — or its military might.
    — Kevin P. Sullivan, Entertainment Weekly, 26 June 2026
Definition of cocky

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