adjective
General Slang
Cheeky
/ˈtʃiːki/ · adjective · informal
Playfully rude or a little indulgent — a 'cheeky pint' or a cheeky comment.
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Definitions
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Describing a small, slightly naughty indulgence.
“Fancy a cheeky Nando's after work?”
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Impudent or disrespectful in a playful, hard-to-stay-angry way.
“Don't be so cheeky to your nan.”
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Bold or audacious in an amusing way.
“He gave me a cheeky wink and walked off.”
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Cheeky In A Sentence
Just having a cheeky biscuit before dinner, don't tell anyone.
That was a cheeky thing to say but it made me laugh.
Cheeky little holiday booked for next month, can't wait.
Origin & Usage
From 'cheek,' meaning insolence or nerve, in British English since the 19th century. The 'small indulgence' sense ('cheeky pint') grew popular online in the 2010s.
People Also Ask
What does cheeky mean in British slang?
It means playfully rude or impudent, and also a small naughty treat — a 'cheeky pint' or 'cheeky Nando's.'
Is cheeky an insult?
Not really — it's usually affectionate or teasing, not genuinely offensive.
What does a cheeky Nando's mean?
It's a humorous British phrase for a spontaneous, slightly indulgent trip to the Nando's restaurant, popularised as a meme.
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