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Cheeky
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Meaning
Adj
●
Impudent;
impertinent
;
impertinently
bold
, often
in a way
that is
regarded
as
endearing
or amusing.
●
Tending to
expose
the
cheeks
of the buttocks.
●
Exposing the
cheeks
of the buttocks.
●
In Australian Aboriginal English:
Poisonous (of
animals
such as
snakes
),
dangerous
,
cunning
,
violent
, potent.
●
In Australian English, British English, Irish English & New Zealand English:
Indulged in.
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Origin
cheeky
English
-y
English
-y
Middle English (1100-1500)
cheek
English
cēace
Old English (ca. 450-1100)
Sourced from
Etym
Synonyms
Audacious
Bold
Bold-Faced
Brassy
Brazen
Brazen-Faced
Cheeky
Chutzpadik
Cocket
Cute
Dicacious
Facey
Familiar
Flippant
Flip
Forward
Fresh
Impudent
Impertinent
Insolent
Irreverent
Malapert
Pert
Petulant
Sassy
Saucy
Flirtatious
Obscene
Bold As Brass
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Antonyms
Polite
Respectful
Restrained
Sycophantic
Related
Naughty
Sneaky
Mischievous
Goofy
Smarmy
Clever
Witty
Sly
Playful
Daft
Charming
Flirty
Cocky
Coy
Sarcastic
Jokey
Funny
Hilarious
Quirky
Silly
Sexy
Grumpy
Ballsy
Punny
Sarky
Adorable
Patronising
Nice
Wry
Snarky
Feisty
Provocative
Humorous
Brash
Cool
Weird
Fun
Crafty
Scruffy
Nosy
Lovely
Daring
Stupid
Arrogant
Sweet
Childish
Nosey
Intelligent
Funky
Strong
Lovable
Crazy
Creative
Aggressive
Pretty
Fiery
Blunt
Shy
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Rhymes
Tiki
Wiki
Deeky
Leeky
Leaky
Peaky
Geeky
Sleeky
Cheeky
Sneaky
Freaky
Creeky
Squeaky
Streaky
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