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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When full, its unique design spells out a cheeky potty word.
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Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Despite the festivity being all about sexy two-pieces, Vergara decided to strip things all the way down to nothing but a cheeky thong bikini bottom.
—Clare Fisher, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2025
When full, its unique design spells out a cheeky potty word.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Campari is an Italian liqueur recognized for its vibrant red color, making this light fixture another clever nod to Italian design as well as a cheeky conversation piece.
—Kelly Ryan Kegans, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Sep. 2025
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“Cheeky.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cheeky. Accessed 21 Sep. 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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