cheeky
/ˈtʃiːki/
CEFR level B2Topic Daily lifeWord #3973 in the learning path
放肆却讨喜的；厚脸皮的
Definitions
adj. Slightly rude or disrespectful, often in an amusing way
放肆却讨喜的；厚脸皮的
Example
The child gave a cheeky grin and took another biscuit.
那孩子调皮地咧嘴一笑，又拿了一块饼干。
Advertisements sometimes use cheeky humour to attract attention, although audiences may differ in what they find acceptable.
广告有时使用略带冒犯的幽默吸引注意，不过不同受众的接受尺度可能不同。
Collocations
- a cheeky grin
- a cheeky remark
- a cheeky request
Word family
- cheek (n.)
- cheekily (adv.)
- cheekiness (n.)
Synonyms
- impudent
- impertinent
Antonyms
- respectful
Usage tip
指调皮放肆，不是胖乎乎；胖乎乎用chubby。
FAQ
- What does cheeky mean?
- Slightly rude or disrespectful, often in an amusing way
- How is cheeky pronounced?
- UK /ˈtʃiːki/, US /ˈtʃiːki/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
