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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Llewellyn gave Georgiou a cheeky echo of the Starfleet emblem, angled to the side, as a decal liner as part of her eye makeup.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 31 Jan. 2025
Joseph includes an unconvincing docudrama that imagines DuBois’ final days, and although the director inserts a cheeky disclaimer that his film is not a documentary, those elements are consistently the strongest.
—Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 29 Jan. 2025
Her look featured a sheer and strapless brown corset thong bodysuit with a cheeky view from the back.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 29 Jan. 2025
On Thursday, official halftime show sponsor Apple Music revealed via a cheeky teaser trailer for the performance that Grammy winner and frequent Lamar collaborator SZA will join the rapper on stage at New Orleans' Caesars Superdome.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 26 Jan. 2025
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Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 31 Jan. 2025
Joseph includes an unconvincing docudrama that imagines DuBois’ final days, and although the director inserts a cheeky disclaimer that his film is not a documentary, those elements are consistently the strongest.
—Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 29 Jan. 2025
Her look featured a sheer and strapless brown corset thong bodysuit with a cheeky view from the back.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 29 Jan. 2025
On Thursday, official halftime show sponsor Apple Music revealed via a cheeky teaser trailer for the performance that Grammy winner and frequent Lamar collaborator SZA will join the rapper on stage at New Orleans' Caesars Superdome.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 26 Jan. 2025
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“Cheeky.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cheeky. Accessed 3 Feb. 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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