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
Comparisons to the likes of James Bond and Han Solo feel off, but Cobra is more of a cheerful and cheeky character.
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Ollie Barder, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
With his cheeky grin and irrepressible sense of humor, Roger Miller might easily have starred in a Western comedy about the wild, whimsical side of American life.
—Darryn King, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
Since becoming the sole Jeopardy! host in 2023, Jennings has put that cheeky sense of humor and playfulness with contestants on display.
—Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
There are a lot of small, cheeky nods in Morrible’s hair and nail design, for instance, to her magical specialty of weather control.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 23 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for cheeky 
Ollie Barder, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
With his cheeky grin and irrepressible sense of humor, Roger Miller might easily have starred in a Western comedy about the wild, whimsical side of American life.
—Darryn King, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
Since becoming the sole Jeopardy! host in 2023, Jennings has put that cheeky sense of humor and playfulness with contestants on display.
—Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
There are a lot of small, cheeky nods in Morrible’s hair and nail design, for instance, to her magical specialty of weather control.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 23 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for cheeky
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cheeky
Adjective
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For example, tying the knot on the same weekend as the Super Bowl in the city where the event is taking place may not be wise, as hotel availability will likely be limited and room rates may be much higher than normal.—
Metro Creative Services,
Boston Herald,
19 Jan. 2025
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Back then, wise Israelis counseled that to remain an occupying power over an understandably angry people was not only morally repugnant, but could erode Israel's own society.—
Max Rodenbeck,
TIME,
17 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Fifty years ago, some Catholic leaders were wiser and bolder.—
Celia Viggo Wexler,
New York Daily News,
25 Jan. 2025
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Not meant to be taken literally, the twist after a shocking act violence reads like the materialization of Ali’s desire to be a bolder, more stereotypically masculine iteration of himself.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
25 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The trailer begins with Gatwa, dressed to the nines in a pink gown and matching gloves, playing a piano riff before leaning back to give viewers a sassy wink.—
Ellise Shafer,
Variety,
9 Jan. 2025
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Fancy a story about young, sassy women chasing professional and romantic success in the big city?—
H.M.A. Leow,
JSTOR Daily,
8 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Served alongside a stack of still-warm corn tortillas, these tender meatballs were saucy, nutty, earthy, sweet, and unlike any meatball my palate had been lucky enough to experience before.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Jan. 2025
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The Last Showgirl actress, 66, recreated her famous aerobics scene from her 1985 film Perfect, which also stars John Travolta, on the latest episode of The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon — only the pair's new version featured several saucy twists!—
Kimberlee Speakman,
People.com,
9 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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More specifically, the impudent Skull Kid steals the Ocarina of Time and turns Link into a Deku Scrub, those antagonistic tree cannons first introduced in Ocarina.—
Ashley Bardhan,
Vulture,
27 Sep. 2024
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In short, Moscow sees Montenegro as both strategically valuable and an impudent upstart that has thumbed its nose at the Russian bear while genuflecting before NATO and Washington.—
Edward P. Joseph,
Foreign Affairs,
22 Dec. 2016
Adjective
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Funding will be used to expand its food Co-op program across Gary by equipping individuals with the skills needed to successfully launch and sustain their own food co-ops, while providing residents with access to fresh, healthy, and affordable food.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Jan. 2025
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Tzatziki is a Greek dip made from cucumbers, yogurt, garlic and fresh herbs.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
20 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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But the brazen attack on four people sleeping last Thursday morning unnerved him.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
24 Jan. 2025
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The movie may be a bit cavalier in its expert execution and pulpy plot twists, but Unsane’s brazen disreputability ends up being a feature, not a bug.—
Tim Grierson,
Vulture,
24 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The cocky decision will have unnerving ramifications.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Jan. 2025
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But get used to me — black, confident, cocky; my name, not yours; my religion, not yours; my goals, my own.—
Mikal Gilmore,
Rolling Stone,
17 Jan. 2025
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