cheekily

• Adverbe 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.

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.

   de manière effrontée

   • 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.

   Synonymesaudaciouslybrazenlydisrespectfullyflippantlyimpertinentlyimpudentlyinsolentlyirreverentlypertlysaucily

   Antonymescourteouslydeferentiallypolitelyrespectfully

2. In a bold or audacious wayB2informal

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

   avec impertinence

   • 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.

   Synonymesbrazenlyflippantlyimpertinentlyimpudentlyirreverentlypertlysaucily