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Cheekier: meaning, definitions and examples

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cheekier

 

[ ˈtʃiːkiər ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

behavioral trait

Cheekier refers to being boldly disrespectful in a playful or lively manner. It suggests a level of impudence that is often intended to be funny or endearing rather than truly offensive.

Synonyms

brazen, disrespectful, impudent, saucy

Examples of usage

  • The cheekier kids often made the class laugh.
  • She gave him a cheekier grin after his comment.
  • His cheekier attitude sometimes got him into trouble.
  • I appreciate your cheekier responses during our debates.

Translations

Translations of the word "cheekier" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mais atrevido

🇮🇳 ज्यादा शरारती

🇩🇪 frecher

🇮🇩 lebih nakal

🇺🇦 більш нахабний

🇵🇱 bardziej zuchwały

🇯🇵 より生意気な

🇫🇷 plus effronté

🇪🇸 más descarado

🇹🇷 daha cüretkar

🇰🇷 더 뻔뻔한

🇸🇦 أكثر جرأة

🇨🇿 více drzý

🇸🇰 viac drzý

🇨🇳 更大胆的

🇸🇮 bolj drzno

🇮🇸 frekar

🇰🇿 бұрынғыдан да батыл

🇬🇪 მეტად მლიქვნელია

🇦🇿 daha cəsarətli

🇲🇽 más atrevido

Word origin

The word 'cheeky' originated in the early 19th century from the British slang term 'cheek', which meant impudent or disrespectful behavior. The transformation into 'cheeky' added an element of playfulness, signifying a lighthearted or amusing form of cheekiness that can be charming in certain contexts. It is often used in British English to describe comments or behaviors that are bold and a little rude but not seriously offensive. The comparative form 'cheekier' follows naturally from its base 'cheeky', allowing speakers to convey varying degrees of boldness or disrespect.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #43,254, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.