cheeky
adjective
rude or disrespectful, especially in a playful or witty way; saucy; bold.
cheekily
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a word derived from
cheeky.
Example Sentences
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Some journalists cheekily celebrated their inclusion — just as, in the 1970s, U.S. journalists and others named on President Nixon’s “enemies list” viewed their presence as a badge of honor.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 21, 2026
Over the counter, another sign cheekily warns: “Don’t Try It. You Won’t Like It.”
From Salon ● Aug. 20, 2026
And, yes, it does cheekily employ its own famous masthead as part of the very special effect.
From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2026
Would I take a Jim-and-I trip again, as one Saltburn resident cheekily called my AI adventure?
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 25, 2026
“Your ears must be glad, though,” said Razi cheekily.
From "The Boy Who Met a Whale" by Nizrana Farook
