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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Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 24 Apr. 2025
Italian Confetti Almonds Classic Jordan almonds with a cheeky name: thin candy shell with a hint of almond flavor, yielding to roasted almonds inside.
—Alex Beggs, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Apr. 2025
Though the tone of the post was cheeky, their message is serious.
—Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2025
At the time, Robert told PEOPLE as long as his cheeky ads bring awareness to animal conservation, stripping down to his underwear will have been worth it.
—Esther Kang, People.com, 22 Apr. 2025
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“Cheeky.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cheeky. Accessed 30 Apr. 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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