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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The main notes in Gatwa’s performance are exuberance, joy, openness, flirtatiousness, cheekiness and a superabundance of energy.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 22, 2023
Your laughter, your spirit, generosity, humour, cheekiness, courage and loyalty is an incredible gift to me.
From BBC ● Sep. 16, 2023
“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
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
