cheeky
Impudent; impertinent; impertinently bold, often in a way that is regarded as…Impudent; impertinent; impertinently bold, often in a way that is regarded as endearing or amusing.
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Meaning
4 senses(informal)Impudent; impertinent; impertinently bold, often in a way that is regarded as endearing or amusing.
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де́рзкийdérzkij, наха́льныйnaxálʹnyj, на́глыйnáglyj
(informal, usually)Tending to expose the cheeks of the buttocks.
Poisonous (of animals such as snakes), dangerous, cunning, violent, potent.
(Commonwealth, UK, informal)Indulged in as a treat, especially an unhealthy one.
- offensively bold
Examples
29 sentencesWhat a cheeky thing to say!
Don't be so cheeky.
What a cheeky guy!
What a cheeky girl!
What a cheeky young man!
Translations
7 languagesBy meaning 1
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Origin
From cheek + -y.From cheek + -y.
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Forms
cheekier, cheekiestSynonyms
31 synonymsAntonyms
6 antonymsWord family
9 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form