How do you use "Cheeky" in a sentence?

That was a cheeky comment! He's a cheeky little monkey. Fancy a cheeky pint? A cheeky Nando's?

Cheeky

Q: What does "Cheeky" mean?

Impudent in an endearing way; playfully rude British term for behavior that's slightly impertinent but charming. A 'cheeky' person pushes boundaries playfully. Also used for indulgent treats.

Slang Term BritishAustralian ★★★★★ Very Common Casual

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Meaning: Impudent in an endearing way; playfully rude

厚脸皮但可爱的；俏皮无礼的

Descarado de manera encantadora; travieso

ちゃっかりしてるけど可愛い；生意気だけど魅力的

건방지지만 귀여운; 장난스럽게 버릇없는

British term for behavior that's slightly impertinent but charming. A 'cheeky' person pushes boundaries playfully. Also used for indulgent treats.

英式词汇，形容行为有点无礼但迷人。'厚脸皮'的人会俏皮地挑战界限。也用于放纵的小享受。

Término británico para comportamiento ligeramente impertinente pero encantador. Una persona 'cheeky' cruza límites de manera juguetona. También se usa para caprichos.

イギリスの言葉で、少し生意気だが魅力的な行動を表す。「cheeky」な人は遊び心を持って限界を押す。贅沢なおやつにも使う。

약간 건방지지만 매력적인 행동을 표현하는 영국식 단어. 'cheeky'한 사람은 장난스럽게 선을 넘는 사람. 작은 사치스러운 간식에도 사용.

Examples

That was a cheeky comment!
那评论太厚脸皮了！
¡Qué comentario tan descarado!
そのコメントちゃっかりしてるね！
그 말 좀 건방진데!
He's a cheeky little monkey.
他是个调皮的小鬼。
Es un pequeño travieso.
彼はちゃっかりした小猿だ。
걔는 장난꾸러기 꼬마 원숭이야.
Fancy a cheeky pint?
想去喝杯酒吗？
¿Te apetece una cervecita?
ちょっと一杯どう？
슬쩍 한잔할래?
A cheeky Nando's?
去吃个Nando's？
¿Un Nando's?
ちょっとNando's行く？
슬쩍 난도스 갈래?

Pronunciation

/ˈtʃiːki/

Usage Guide

Context: behavior, treats, affection

Tone: affectionate, playful

✓ Do Say

That's cheeky!
太厚脸皮了！
¡Qué descarado!
ちゃっかりしてる！
건방지네!
Cheeky monkey.
调皮鬼。
Pequeño travieso.
ちゃっかりさん。
장난꾸러기.
A cheeky Nando's.
吃个Nando's。
Un Nando's.
ちょっとNando's。
슬쩍 난도스.

✗ Don't Say

Usually affectionate, not critical
通常是亲切的，不是批评
Generalmente cariñoso, no crítico
普通は愛情があり、批判的ではない
보통 비판이 아니라 애정 어린 표현
'Cheeky Nando's' is specific British meme
'Cheeky Nando's'是特定的英式梗
'Cheeky Nando's' es un meme británico específico
「Cheeky Nando's」は特定のイギリスのミーム
'Cheeky Nando's'는 영국 특유의 밈

Common Mistakes

'Cheeky Nando's' = spontaneous restaurant visit
Covers behavior AND treats

Origin & History

From 'cheek' meaning impudence. British usage has affectionate connotations—cheekiness is endearing rather than offensive.

Etymology: From 'cheek' (impudence)

First recorded: British slang, 19th century

Cultural Context

Era: 19th century onwards

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

Pop culture: 'Cheeky Nando's' meme; Common British term of affection

Regional notes: British primarily. Americans don't use 'cheeky' for treats.

Variations

CheekyA bit cheekyCheeky sodCheeky Nando's