Cheekiest: meaning, definitions and examples
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cheekiest
[ ˈtʃiːkiɪst ]
describing behavior
The word 'cheekiest' is the superlative form of 'cheeky', which describes someone who is bold or disrespectful in a playful way. It often implies a level of audacity or a willingness to challenge norms. Someone who is cheekiest tends to push boundaries but can be endearing or humorous in doing so. This term is often used in a light-hearted context, relating to playful teasing or irreverence.
Synonyms
brazen, impertinent, impudent, insolent, sassy.
Examples of usage
- He's the cheekiest kid in class.
- She had the cheekiest smile while making the joke.
- That was the cheekiest comment I've ever heard!
- The cheekiest dog stole the sandwich.
- In the cheekiest manner, he accepted the challenge.
Translations
Translations of the word "cheekiest" in other languages:
🇵🇹 mais atrevido
🇮🇳 सबसे बेवकूफ
🇩🇪 frechesten
🇮🇩 paling nakal
🇺🇦 найзухваліший
🇵🇱 najzuchwalszy
🇯🇵 最も生意気な
🇫🇷 le plus effronté
🇪🇸 el más descarado
🇹🇷 en cesur
🇰🇷 가장 뻔뻔한
🇸🇦 الأكثر وقاحة
🇨🇿 nejodvážnější
🇸🇰 najodvážnejší
🇨🇳 最厚脸皮的
🇸🇮 najdrznejši
🇮🇸 djarfasta
🇰🇿 ең батыл
🇬🇪 ყველაზე თამამი
🇦🇿 ən cəsarətli
🇲🇽 el más descarado
Etymology
The word 'cheeky' is of British origin, developed from the noun 'cheek', which has long been associated with rudeness or insolence. The term can be traced back to the late 19th century, where it emerged in the UK as a colloquial term to describe someone who had the audacity to be disrespectful but often in a charming or playful manner. As language evolves, the suffix '-iest' is commonly added to form the superlative, indicating the highest degree of the quality described. The playful nature of 'cheeky' has allowed it to retain a positive connotation, often associated with endearing mischievousness rather than outright disrespect.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #42,995, 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.