cheeky

== English == === Etymology === From cheek +‎ -y. Compare typologically barefaced, bald-faced; Italian sfacciato (< Latin ex- + faciēs); French effronté, Italian sfrontato (< Latin ex- + frons), Polish czelny (< czoło). === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈt͡ʃiːki/ Rhymes: -iːki Hyphenation: chee‧ky === Adjective === cheeky (comparative cheekier, superlative cheekiest) (informal) Impudent; impertinent; impertinently bold, often in a way that is regarded as endearing or amusing. (informal, of swimwear, underwear, etc.) Tending to expose the cheeks of the buttocks. (Australian Aboriginal) Poisonous (of animals such as snakes), dangerous, cunning, violent, potent. (informal, UK, Commonwealth) Indulged in as a treat, especially an unhealthy one. ==== Synonyms ==== sassy saucy insolent See Thesaurus:cheeky ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ==== ==== See also ====