Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
cheekily
Adverb
/ˈtʃiː.kɪ.li/
Definition
In a bold or irreverent manner, often in a way that may be considered disrespectful but is usually playful.
Examples
- She cheekily asked her teacher if homework was optional this week.
- He cheekily took the last cookie from the jar when he thought no one was looking.
- They cheekily mocked their friend’s silly dance moves during the party.
Meaning
The adverb ‘cheekily’ describes an action done with a certain audacity or impudence, often accompanied by a sense of humor or mischief.
Synonyms
- Impertinently
- Impudently
- Boldly
- Disrespectfully
