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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Examples of cheeky in a Sentence
a cheeky comment about something that was none of her business
Recent Examples on the Web
For the cheeky mom Who doesn’t love a red lip every once in a while?
—Kelly Wearstler, Vogue, 27 Apr. 2024
Jackson’s cheeky exploration of coming-of-age in a chaotic world where labels are hard to shake and money is hard to make is both wry and genuine, playful and angsty.
—Karen D'souza, The Mercury News, 26 Apr. 2024
In a cheeky twist, its bathroom walls are covered in aluminum foil, a nod to Andy Warhol’s eclectic interiors at the Factory.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 25 Apr. 2024
The five-and-a-half inch inseam is the longest acceptable inseam, and this is not just because giving the world a glimpse of your thigh is cheeky fun—although that’s part of it.
—Charlie Hobbs, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Apr. 2024
The show, produced with A24, faithfully traces the plot of Viet Thanh Nguyen’s 2015 Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, centering the voice of the narrator, known simply as The Captain, played with cheeky verve by Australian actor Hoa Xuande, who is of Vietnamese descent.
—Laura Zornosa, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2024
This mid-century gem is gorgeous and photogenic, with cheeky interiors designed by Jonathan Adler and a dramatic cinder block entrance wall that sets the scene for visual delights throughout the verdant property.
—Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 11 Apr. 2024
The top portion of her hair was brushed back from her face and teased for a bit of volume at the front, then pinned at the crown, and the lower layers were styled in a cheeky, flirty little flick at the ends.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 8 Apr. 2024
The cheeky subject matter has lent itself to a potty-mouthed promotional tour.
—Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY, 4 Apr. 2024
Kelly Wearstler, Vogue, 27 Apr. 2024
Jackson’s cheeky exploration of coming-of-age in a chaotic world where labels are hard to shake and money is hard to make is both wry and genuine, playful and angsty.
—Karen D'souza, The Mercury News, 26 Apr. 2024
In a cheeky twist, its bathroom walls are covered in aluminum foil, a nod to Andy Warhol’s eclectic interiors at the Factory.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 25 Apr. 2024
The five-and-a-half inch inseam is the longest acceptable inseam, and this is not just because giving the world a glimpse of your thigh is cheeky fun—although that’s part of it.
—Charlie Hobbs, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Apr. 2024
The show, produced with A24, faithfully traces the plot of Viet Thanh Nguyen’s 2015 Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, centering the voice of the narrator, known simply as The Captain, played with cheeky verve by Australian actor Hoa Xuande, who is of Vietnamese descent.
—Laura Zornosa, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2024
This mid-century gem is gorgeous and photogenic, with cheeky interiors designed by Jonathan Adler and a dramatic cinder block entrance wall that sets the scene for visual delights throughout the verdant property.
—Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 11 Apr. 2024
The top portion of her hair was brushed back from her face and teased for a bit of volume at the front, then pinned at the crown, and the lower layers were styled in a cheeky, flirty little flick at the ends.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 8 Apr. 2024
The cheeky subject matter has lent itself to a potty-mouthed promotional tour.
—Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY, 4 Apr. 2024
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“Cheeky.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cheeky. Accessed 3 May. 2024.
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