cheeky
Translation
cheeky, impudent, sassy
Examples
He gave me a cheeky grin.
He gave me a cheeky grin.
It was cheeky of you to ask that.
It was cheeky of you to ask that.
Grammar Patterns
a cheeky ((noun)) a cheeky (noun) He gave me a cheeky grin.
It is cheeky of ((sb.)) to do ((sth.)) It is impudent of (sb.) to do (sth.) It was cheeky of you to ask that.
Similar Words
Synonyms: impudent, sassy, impertinent; Antonyms: polite, respectful
Etymology
From the noun 'cheek' (in the sense of 'impudence') + the adjective-forming suffix '-y'.
Memory Tips
Picture a child with puffed-out cheeks being playfully defiant or slightly rude.