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View usage for: (tʃiːki) Word forms: comparative cheekier, superlative cheekiestadjectiveIf you describe a person or their behaviour as cheeky, you think that they are slightly rude or disrespectful but in a charming or amusing way. [mainly British] The boy was cheeky and casual. Martin gave her a cheeky grin. Synonyms: impudent, rude, forward, fresh [informal] More Synonyms of cheeky cheekily (tʃiːkɪli) adverb [usually ADVERB with verb] He strolled cheekily past the commissionaires for a free wash in the gentlemen'scloakroom. cheeky in British English (ˈtʃiːkɪ) adjectiveWord forms: cheekier or cheekiest1. disrespectful in speech or behaviour; impudent a cheeky child 2. informal (of something enjoyable) spontaneous and slightly self-indulgent a cheeky drink Derived forms cheekily (ˈcheekily) adverb cheekiness (ˈcheekiness) noun cheeky in American English (ˈtʃiki) adjectiveWord forms: ˈcheekier or ˈcheekiest Informal saucy; impudent; insolent Derived forms cheekily (ˈcheekily) adverb cheekiness (ˈcheekiness) noun Examples of 'cheeky' in a sentencecheeky He was charming and cheeky and kind to the core.There was something cheeky about these guys.The room lit up when he walked in with his cheeky smile and his cheeky ways.You have to be a bit cheeky.With a cheeky grin she admits there were benefits for him too.He knows just how far he can be cheeky and charming.Look out for a stranger with a cheeky smile.There were points where it could be a bit cheeky and fun.He had a dazzling smile and cheeky personality.He admits he owes a lot of his success to that cheeky grin.As he does he flashes me a cheeky smile.We will miss his cheeky grin.He gave me a cheeky smile, poked my belly and laughed.That cheeky grin and his business and playboy antics made him a Street legend.I will miss his cheeky smile and the way he would know better than me.I am a bit more cheeky than he might have been.Being on tour and surrounded by older pop stars, temptation is something that the cheeky youngster will face.He stopped in his tracks, took her hand for what seemed like ages, then said something cheeky which made her laugh. British English: cheeky / ˈtʃiːkɪ/ ADJECTIVE Someone who is cheeky is rude to someone they ought to respect, but often in a charming or amusing way. He is a very cheeky boy. - American English: sassy
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Chinese translation of 'cheeky'cheeky (ˈtʃiːkɪ) (esp Brit) adj -
恬不知耻(恥)的 (tián bù zhī chǐ de)
Definition disrespectful They sat making cheeky comments about passers-by. Synonyms sassy (informal) lippy (slang) Opposites civil , mannerly , polite , respectful , courteous , well-behaved , deferential , decorous , complaisant , well-mannered Additional synonymsDefinition impudent or presumptuous Audacious thieves stole her car from under her nose. Synonyms cheeky, presumptuous, impertinent, insolent, impudent, forward, fresh (informal), assuming, rude, defiant, brazen, in-your-face (slang), shameless, sassy (informal), pert, disrespectfulPeople shouldn't treat each other in this disrespectful way. Synonyms contemptuous, insulting, rude, cheeky, irreverent, bad-mannered, impertinent, insolent, impolite, impudent, discourteous, uncivilDefinition overfamiliar or disrespectful She is very forward and confident. Synonyms presumptuous, confident, familiar, bold, fresh (informal), assuming, presuming, cheeky, brash, pushy (informal), brazen, shameless, sassy (informal), pert, impertinent, impudent, bare-faced, overweening, immodest, brass-necked (British, informal), overfamiliar, brazen-faced, overassertive, fwd |