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. Shaun Assael

Examples of cheeky in a Sentence

a cheeky comment about something that was none of her business
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My favorite piece was the cheeky pink and green painting of a woman sticking her tongue out by one of my favorite artists, the British figurative painter Sahara Longe. Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 19 Dec. 2024 The dial features Deadpool’s signature logo and cheeky design elements that reflect his irreverent personality, while the stainless steel case and leather strap ensure durability. Jené Luciani Sena, Fox News, 18 Dec. 2024 Dolled up in sweet Mary Jane shoes, an extra pop of rosy blush, and a heavy dose of colorful gemstones, this 2025 trend is meant to bring your creativity to life with a cheeky nod to all things girlhood. Stacia Datskovska, WWD, 17 Dec. 2024 Burger King and McDonald’s have been sparring for decades, each trying to one-up the other with cheeky ads and sly digs. Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for cheeky 

Word History

Etymology

see cheek entry 1

First Known Use

1838, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of cheeky was in 1838

Dictionary Entries Near cheeky

Cite this Entry

“Cheeky.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cheeky. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.

Kids Definition

cheekier; cheekiest
informal : boldly rude or disrespectful in usually a playful way
cheekiness noun

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