B2adjectiveinformalrelationshipsemotions
US/ˈtʃiː.ki/
UK/ˈtʃiː.ki/
slightly rude or not showing respect, often in a funny way
In context
My nephew gave me a cheeky smile after eating all the cake.
Don't be cheeky to your grandmother; say sorry now.
It was a bit cheeky of him to ask for a pay rise in his first week.
Words that go with cheeky
adjective + noun
- cheeky smileShe answered with a cheeky smile.
- cheeky grinThe boy gave a cheeky grin and ran off.
- cheeky questionCan I ask a cheeky question? How much did it cost?
adjective + preposition
- cheeky toStudents who are cheeky to teachers get extra homework.
adverb + adjective
- bit cheekyAsking her age was a bit cheeky.