cheeky

adjective/ˈtʃiːki/

Frequency rank: #7,544 most common English word

Meaning

Showing a lack of respect in a playful or amusing way; impudent but charming.

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Example sentence

The boy gave his teacher cheeky grin after hiding her chalk.

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