English Explanatory Dictionary

cheeky

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Impudent; impertinent; impertinently bold, often in a way that is regarded as endearing or amusing.
  2. Tending to expose the cheeks of the buttocks.
  3. Poisonous (of animals such as snakes), dangerous, cunning, violent, potent.
  4. Indulged in as a treat, especially an unhealthy one.

Pronunciation

/ˈt͡ʃiːki/ en-au-cheeky.ogg

Word forms

cheeky cheekier cheekiest

Etymology

From cheek + -y. Compare typologically barefaced, bald-faced; Italian sfacciato (< Latin ex- + faciēs); French effronté, Italian sfrontato (< Latin ex- + frons), Polish czelny (< czoło).

Synonyms

sassy saucy insolent audacious bold get wise bold-faced bold as brass brassy brazen brazen-faced cheeky chutzpadik cocket cute dicacious facey familiar flippant flip forward fresh impious impudent impertinent irreverent malapert pert petulant

Antonyms

polite respectful restrained sycophantic shy meek

Related words

ornery facetious

Derived words

cheekily cheekiness cheeky chappie cheeky chops cheeky monkey cheeky Vimto cheeky yam
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