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cheeky

/ˈtʃiː.ki/
chee · ky
Adverb:cheekily
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1

Showing a lack of respect or politeness in a way that is playful, amusing, or slightly impudent.

Example

"The little boy gave his mother a cheeky grin before grabbing an extra cookie from the jar."

2

British Slightly indulgent, spontaneous, or unplanned, though enjoyable.

Example

"We decided to stop at the pub for a cheeky pint on our way home from work."

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• Nearby Words

cheekily
cheekiness
cheekpouch
cheeky
cheep
cheer
cheerful

Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the mid-19th century, formed from the colloquial noun 'cheek' (meaning 'impudence' or 'audacity', from the earlier idiom 'to have the cheek') combined with the suffix '-y'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Cheeky. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/cheeky
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