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
Over the years, his music evolved, marrying the genres of alternative rock, hip-hop and electro-pop with his cheeky flair.
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Maria Sherman,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2026
The white detailing hits at your hips at just the right angle so the suit doesn't have to be super high cut or ultra-cheeky.
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Brittany Talarico,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
This cheeky quote will gain a smile from a parent with young adult kids.
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Nicole Harris,
Parents,
21 June 2026
My favorite drink was the Rumor Has It, a cheeky play on a classic Negroni with strawberry-rhubarb Isolation Proof gin.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for cheeky
Maria Sherman,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2026
The white detailing hits at your hips at just the right angle so the suit doesn't have to be super high cut or ultra-cheeky.
—
Brittany Talarico,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
This cheeky quote will gain a smile from a parent with young adult kids.
—
Nicole Harris,
Parents,
21 June 2026
My favorite drink was the Rumor Has It, a cheeky play on a classic Negroni with strawberry-rhubarb Isolation Proof gin.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for cheeky
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cheeky
Adjective
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Historically, the spring editions of the Paris men’s trade shows have been less significant business-wise than shows for fall collections, but that is shifting.
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Still, there are moments when stepping back is the wiser act of stewardship, for both the owner and the business.
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From bold color contrast to sheer layering and retro prints, caftans can be styled far beyond a basic beach coverup.
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The vines work hard to take root, and from their struggle come wines that are bold, aromatic, and uniquely Croatian.
Adjective
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Matcha flavors include blackberry dream, sassy guava and coconut (all $10).
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While Riot gave his mom a sassy stare, RZA kept his face hidden behind a French workbook.
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Martinis would segue to meals of earthy, saucy pastas.
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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.
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Their rivals were a candid, impudent pair, the schoolgirlish Shakira and a throaty American bottle-service girl named Toni, both incapable of conniving their way into romance, prone to heartbreak, and swiftly ostracized for their overt judgment of other islanders.
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Mantello wasn’t being impudent.
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The sauce painted over the surface is thick like puree, with a vibrant, all encompassing, fresh tomato flavor.
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The Biscoff cookie crust and fresh melon filling in this pie require absolutely no baking or cooking.
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Many also thought that Red44 was becoming too public, too brazen, too loud, and no one was louder than Nathan Burdette.
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The brazen daylight shooting happened in the city’s most populous borough, Côte-des-Neiges, and ended after a shootout with the suspect, who was also killed.
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Lanky with striking red hair and a cocky demeanor, Clapper was dogged and respected by his fellow cops.
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Thanks to one impossibly cocky fighter pilot named Maverick, Reagan-era America never felt better about itself — or its military might.
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“Cheeky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cheeky. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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