cheeky
adjective
rude or disrespectful, especially in a playful or witty way; saucy; bold.
cheekiness
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a word derived from
cheeky.
Example Sentences
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Aside from speaking in a period-appropriate tone with the right inflections, Cage infused his performance with a certain cheekiness.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 20, 2026
“Your laughter, your spirit, generosity, humor, cheekiness, courage and loyalty is an incredible gift to me.”
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 15, 2023
On the contrary: He reveled in precocity, cheekiness, iconoclasm and snark.
From New York Times ● May 22, 2023
"We will miss her infectious smile. Her cheekiness would drive us mad but also make us happy at the same time."
From BBC ● Mar. 24, 2023
Consequently, the little thief was restored to his usual state of jaunty cheekiness.
From The Albert Gate Mystery Being Further Adventures of Reginald Brett, Barrister Detective by Louis Tracy
