cheeky
English
/ˈtʃiːki/
adj
Definitions
- (informal) Impudent; impertinent; impertinently bold, often in a way that is regarded as endearing or amusing.
- (informal) (of swimwear, underwear, etc.) tending to reveal the cheeks of the buttocks.
- (Australian Aboriginal) Poisonous (of animals such as snakes), dangerous, cunning, violent, potent.
- (informal) Indulged in.
Etymology
Suffix from English cheek.
Origin
English
cheek
Gloss
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Distribution of cognates by language
Geogrpahic distribution of cognates
Cognates and derived terms
- arsecheek English
- asscheek English
- cheek English
- cheek tooth English
- cheekbone English
- cheeker English
- cheekful English
- cheekily English
- cheekiness English
- cheekless English
- cheekpiece English
- chock full English
- doorcheek English
- nether cheek English
- cheeke Middle English