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cheekily

/ˈtʃiː.kɪ.li/

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adverb

B2formalcommon/ˈtʃiː.kɪ.li/

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.

ruНаречие, означающее «дерзко» — то есть слегка грубо, неуважительно или нахально, но часто в игривой или забавной манере. Описывает действия или замечания, которые проявляют недостаток уважения в легкомысленной или озорной форме.esAdverbio que significa «con descaro» — es decir, de manera ligeramente grosera, irrespetuosa o impertinente, pero a menudo en un tono juguetón o travieso. Describe acciones o comentarios que muestran una falta de respeto de forma ligera o pícara.frAdverbe signifiant « avec impertinence » — c'est-à-dire de manière légèrement grossière, irrespectueuse ou effrontée, mais souvent sur un ton enjoué ou amusant. Décrit des actions ou des remarques qui manquent de respect de façon désinvolte ou espiègle.deAdverb, das bedeutet, dass etwas auf freche, dreiste oder vorlaute Weise geschieht, oft auf spielerische, humorvolle oder schelmische Art.ptAdvérbio que significa "atrevidamente" — ou seja, de forma levemente rude, desrespeitosa ou descarada, mas frequentemente de maneira brincalhona ou divertida. Descreve ações ou comentários que demonstram falta de respeito de forma leviana ou travessa.zh副词,意思是“厚脸皮地、放肆地”,指有些无礼、不尊重或大胆,但常常带着玩笑或调皮的态度。用来形容以轻佻或淘气的方式表现出不敬的言行。arحالٌ تعني التصرف بوقاحة أو وقاحة مرحة، أي بجسارة وعدم احترام لكن غالبًا بطريقة لعوبة أو مازحة. تصف أفعالًا أو تعليقات تُبدي قلة احترام بشكل خفيف أو مرح.

  1. In a rude or disrespectful way B2 informal

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

    • 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.

    ruДерзкоescon descarofrde manière effrontéedeFrechptDescaradamentezh放肆地arبوقاحة

    Synonyms: audaciouslybrazenlydisrespectfullyflippantlyimpertinentlyimpudentlyinsolentlyirreverentlypertlysaucily

    Antonyms: courteouslydeferentiallypolitelyrespectfully

  2. In a bold or audacious way B2 informal

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

    • 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.

    ruДерзкоescon descarofravec impertinencedeFrechptCom ousadiazh厚脸皮地arبجَسارة

    Synonyms: brazenlyflippantlyimpertinentlyimpudentlyirreverentlypertlysaucily

  • more cheekily comparative form
  • most cheekily superlative form