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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Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
Harry and Meghan also had a cheeky moment of affection on the red carpet.
—Stylecaster Editors, StyleCaster, 26 Oct. 2025
On Friday, Böcker, the German machinery company that made the lift entered the conversation, releasing a cheeky post featuring an ad across its social media pages.
—NPR, 25 Oct. 2025
Goosh 6-Foot Thanksgiving Inflatable Turkey Give neighbors and passersby something to smile at with this cheeky 6-foot inflatable turkey—now 40% off.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for cheeky
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“Cheeky.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cheeky. Accessed 1 Nov. 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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