इंग्रजी

cheeky

gb/t͡ʃˈiki/ us/t͡ʃˈiki/
B2 इंग्रजी
अर्थ
० अर्थ
adjective informal B2 property
1

rudely disrespectful in a bold way

rude in a confident way

वापर नमुना: be cheeky (to/with) [someone]
सामान्य चूक:
Don’t confuse cheeky (rude/impolite) with cheek (the part of your face).
समानार्थी शब्द
impudent (more formal and clearly disrespectful) | rude (more general; not necessarily bold or playful) | sassy (often playful, especially about children)
विरुद्धार्थी शब्द
polite (shows good manners and respect) | respectful (shows consideration for authority or others)
सहप्रयोग
a cheeky remark |a cheeky comment |a cheeky answer |a cheeky kid |a cheeky child |a cheeky question |a cheeky tone |quite cheeky |a bit cheeky |cheeky to the teacher
विषय
social |communication |emotions
उदाहरणे
  • Don’t be cheeky—answer properly.
  • He got cheeky with the cashier and was asked to leave.
  • That’s a cheeky question to ask your boss.
शिकणाऱ्यांसाठी उदाहरणे
  • Please don’t be cheeky.
  • The boy was cheeky to his teacher.
adjective informal B2 property
2

playfully bold and teasing

a little rude but funny

वापर नमुना: [a] cheeky [smile/grin/joke]
सामान्य चूक:
Cheeky can be positive (playful) or negative (rude); context and tone decide.
समानार्थी शब्द
playful (not necessarily rude or disrespectful) | teasing (focuses on joking at someone) | cheeky (implies boldness and mild rudeness for effect)
विरुद्धार्थी शब्द
serious (not joking or playful) | earnest (sincere rather than teasing)
सहप्रयोग
a cheeky grin |a cheeky smile |a cheeky joke |a cheeky wink |a cheeky message |a cheeky caption |a cheeky sense of humour |a cheeky laugh |a cheeky look |a cheeky line
विषय
social |humor |communication
उदाहरणे
  • She gave him a cheeky grin and walked away.
  • He made a cheeky joke, but everyone laughed.
  • The ad has a cheeky sense of humor.
शिकणाऱ्यांसाठी उदाहरणे
  • He smiled with a cheeky grin.
adjective informal B2 abstract
3

slightly naughty extra treat

a small extra treat you shouldn’t really have

वापर नमुना: a cheeky [drink/pint/snack/nap]
सामान्य चूक:
This use is especially common in British English; it can sound odd in very formal writing.
समानार्थी शब्द
naughty (stronger and more moral/judgmental) | indulgent (focuses on treating yourself, not on breaking rules)
विरुद्धार्थी शब्द
responsible (following the plan or rules) | disciplined (showing self-control; not indulging)
सहप्रयोग
a cheeky pint |a cheeky drink |a cheeky snack |a cheeky takeaway |a cheeky dessert |a cheeky nap |a cheeky cigarette |a cheeky weekend away |a cheeky extra |a cheeky treat
विषय
daily_life |food_and_drink |leisure
उदाहरणे
  • We went for a cheeky pint after work.
  • I had a cheeky slice of cake even though I’m dieting.
  • Let’s take a cheeky break before the next meeting.
शिकणाऱ्यांसाठी उदाहरणे
  • I had a cheeky snack.
adjective informal B2 property
4

sassy and mischievous (especially a child)

a little rude and playful (about a child)

वापर नमुना: a cheeky [boy/girl/child]
सामान्य चूक:
With children, cheeky is often affectionate; with adults it can sound more critical.
समानार्थी शब्द
sassy (often modern and playful; common for kids) | mischievous (focuses more on playful trouble than rudeness)
विरुद्धार्थी शब्द
well-behaved (behaving properly and politely) | obedient (doing what you are told without arguing)
सहप्रयोग
a cheeky little boy |a cheeky little girl |a cheeky little thing |a cheeky youngster |cheeky behavior |cheeky backchat |cheeky to adults |a cheeky face |a cheeky laugh |a cheeky answer
विषय
family |social |behavior
उदाहरणे
  • She’s a cheeky little thing, always talking back.
  • The cheeky boy stuck his tongue out at his sister.
  • He gave his mum a cheeky answer and then laughed.
शिकणाऱ्यांसाठी उदाहरणे
  • The child is cheeky.
adjective informal C1 property
5

slightly sexually suggestive, not explicit

a little sexy in a playful way

वापर नमुना: a cheeky [photo/joke/ad]
सामान्य चूक:
Cheeky here usually means suggestive, not necessarily offensive; avoid in formal contexts.
समानार्थी शब्द
suggestive (more neutral and direct; less playful) | risqué (often more daring and more formal)
विरुद्धार्थी शब्द
wholesome (not sexual or suggestive) | proper (socially correct and not suggestive)
सहप्रयोग
a cheeky photo |a cheeky joke |a cheeky ad |a cheeky calendar |a cheeky outfit |a cheeky text |a cheeky comment |a cheeky wink |a cheeky caption |a cheeky message
विषय
media |humor |relationships
उदाहरणे
  • The film is funny, with a few cheeky jokes.
  • He sent a cheeky message that made her blush.
  • The brand’s cheeky ads are meant to be playful, not offensive.
शिकणाऱ्यांसाठी उदाहरणे
  • He made a cheeky joke.
व्याकरण
शब्दकोशातील रूप
cheeky
IPA
GB/t͡ʃˈiki/
US/t͡ʃˈiki/
अक्षरविभाग आणि जोर
cheeky (१ अक्षरखंड)
Stress on 1st syllable (cheeky)
शब्दरूपे
Adjective
  • Base: cheeky
  • Comparative: cheekier
  • Superlative: cheekiest
संबंधित शब्द
Forms
cheekier adjective cheekiest adjective
Core family
cheek noun A2 cheekily adverb cheekiness noun
वाक्प्रचार

a cheeky one

1
/ə t͡ʃˈiki wˈʌn/
fixed phrase informal

a quick extra drink/treat

a quick extra drink or treat

उदाहरणे
  • Fancy a cheeky one before we head home?
  • We stopped for a cheeky one on the way back.
  • He promised to go straight home, but ended up having a cheeky one.

cheeky bastard

1
/t͡ʃˈiki bˈæstɚd/
fixed phrase vulgar

strong insult for a cheeky person

a very rude way to call someone cheeky

उदाहरणे
  • He called the referee a cheeky bastard and got sent off.
  • She laughed and said, ‘You cheeky bastard,’ when he surprised her with tickets.
  • Don’t call people that at work—it’s a cheeky bastard of an insult.

cheeky bugger

1
/t͡ʃˈiki bˈʌɡɚ/
fixed phrase slang

mildly rude person (BrE)

a cheeky person (can be rude)

उदाहरणे
  • You cheeky bugger—you knew and you didn’t tell me!
  • That cheeky bugger cut in front of everyone in the queue.
  • I can’t stay mad at him, the cheeky bugger.

cheeky monkey

1
/t͡ʃˈiki mˈʌŋki/
fixed phrase informal

a playfully rude child

A child or person who is a bit rude or naughty in a funny or cute way, usually said with affection.

उदाहरणे
  • You cheeky monkey, you ate the last piece of cake!
  • She called him a cheeky monkey when he copied her accent.

cheeky monkey

1
/t͡ʃˈiki mˈʌŋki/
fixed phrase informal

playful term for a cheeky person

a playful name for someone being cheeky

उदाहरणे
  • You cheeky monkey—give that back!
  • Stop it, you cheeky monkey, you’re making me laugh.
  • He called his son a cheeky monkey for hiding the keys.

don't get cheeky!

1
/dˈoʊnt ɡˈɛt t͡ʃˈiki ‖/
fixed phrase informal

warning someone to stop being rude

Stop being rude!

उदाहरणे
  • Don’t get cheeky—just do what you’re told.
  • I was only joking, but she snapped, ‘Don’t get cheeky!’
  • Don’t get cheeky with the staff.

get cheeky (with someone)

1
/ɡˈɛt t͡ʃˈiki wˈɪθ sˈʌmwˌʌn/
fixed phrase informal

start talking rudely to someone

to start being rude to someone

उदाहरणे
  • Don’t get cheeky with me—I’m trying to help.
  • He got cheeky with the referee and got booked.
  • She got cheeky when they told her she couldn’t come in.

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