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What is another word for Cheeky? – 158 Cheeky Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    impudent insolent rude presumptuous forward brazen audacious sassy pert saucy feisty spicy lively bold brash impish mischievous playful wicked roguish cunning clever quick-witted sharp-tongued clever facetious humorous jesting jocular mocking teasing taunting provoking cheeky fresh impertinent disrespectful uncouth unseemly inappropriate brassy trashy gaudy flamboyant showy ostentatious

    Meaning of Cheeky

    According to the Oxford English Dictionary, "cheeky" refers to someone or something that is impudent or insolent, often in a playful or amusing way.

    Definitions

    • Merriam-Webster defines "cheeky" as being impudently bold or impertinent, often in a charming or attractive way.
    • Cambridge Dictionary describes "cheeky" as showing a lack of respect or politeness, often in a way that is amusing or appealing.

    Example Uses

    • The cheeky child kept making funny faces at her teacher, trying to get a laugh out of her.
    • He had a cheeky grin on his face as he asked for a raise, knowing it was a long shot.
    • The comedian's cheeky humor had the audience in stitches, but some people found it off-putting.
    • The cheeky advertisement caught my attention with its bold and playful language.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    respectful polite courteous mannered well-behaved well-mannered decorous proper dignified formal serious solemn somber subdued restrained modest humble shy timid bashful demure reserved reticent unassuming meek mild gentle considerate