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Cheekily - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

Cheekily means behaving in a playful, bold, or slightly disrespectful way, often with humor or charm. It suggests a lack of seriousness while being mildly impudent or mischievous.

cheekily

/ˈtʃikəli/ /ˈtʃiːkɪli/

Definition:

In a bold, playful, or impudent manner.

Synonyms:

impudently, saucily, boldly, mischievously

Part of Speech:

adverb

Antonyms:

shyly, timidly, respectfully

Common Collocations:

grin cheekily, answer cheekily, act cheekily, speak cheekily

Derivatives:

cheekiness, cheeky

Usage Tips:

Use "cheekily" to describe playful or slightly rude behavior with a lighthearted tone.

Common Phrases:

cheeky grin, cheeky monkey, full of cheek

Etymology:

Derived from "cheeky," meaning bold or impudent, originating from the informal use of "cheek" (face) implying audacity.

Examples:

  • 1. She smiled cheekily before taking the last cookie.
  • 2. The child answered the teacher cheekily and made everyone laugh.
  • 3. He winked cheekily as he told the joke.
  • 4. She stuck her tongue out cheekily at her brother.

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