cheekily

• Adverb, das bedeutet, dass etwas auf freche, dreiste oder vorlaute Weise geschieht, oft auf spielerische, humorvolle oder schelmische Art.

An adverb meaning "in a cheeky manner" — that is, in a way that is slightly rude, disrespectful, or impudent, but often in a playful or amusing way. It describes actions or remarks that show a lack of respect in a lighthearted or mischievous manner.

1. In a rude or disrespectful wayB2informal

   In a manner that shows a lack of respect or politeness, often in a playful or bold way.

   Frech

   • He cheekily replied to the teacher's question.
   • She cheekily stuck out her tongue at her brother.
   • The child cheekily asked for a second dessert.

   Synonymeaudaciouslybrazenlydisrespectfullyflippantlyimpertinentlyimpudentlyinsolentlyirreverentlypertlysaucily

   Antonymecourteouslydeferentiallypolitelyrespectfully

2. In a bold or audacious wayB2informal

   In a manner that is confident and slightly disrespectful, often in a charming way.

   Frech

   • He cheekily winked at the audience during his speech.
   • She cheekily suggested that the boss was wrong.
   • The comedian cheekily mocked the politician's speech.

   Synonymebrazenlyflippantlyimpertinentlyimpudentlyirreverentlypertlysaucily