cheeky
gb/t͡ʃˈiki/ us/t͡ʃˈiki/
B2
Engelsk
pimasz, huncut, bűnös élvezet, csintalan, pikáns
B2
INFORMAL
1
pimasz
B2
Bruksmønster:
be cheeky (to/with) [someone]
Don’t be cheeky—answer properly.
Ne legyél pimasz — válaszolj rendesen.
He got cheeky with the cashier and was asked to leave.
Pimaszul beszélt a pénztárossal, ezért megkérték, hogy távozzon.
That’s a cheeky question to ask your boss.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
Please don’t be cheeky.
Kérlek, ne legyél pimasz.
The boy was cheeky to his teacher.
A fiú pimasz volt a tanárával.
Vanlig feil:
Don’t confuse cheeky (rude/impolite) with cheek (the part of your face).
Betydning
rudely disrespectful in a bold way
Ordkombinasjoner
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
Synonymer
impudent (more formal and clearly disrespectful)
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rude (more general; not necessarily bold or playful)
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sassy (often playful, especially about children)
Antonymer
polite (shows good manners and respect)
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respectful (shows consideration for authority or others)
Temaer
social
|communication
|emotions
Definisjon
rude in a confident way
Rudely confident and lacking respect, especially toward someone in authority.
B2
INFORMAL
2
huncut
B1
Bruksmønster:
[a] cheeky [smile/grin/joke]
She gave him a cheeky grin and walked away.
Huncut vigyort villantott rá, aztán elsétált.
He made a cheeky joke, but everyone laughed.
Elsütött egy huncut viccet, de mindenki nevetett.
The ad has a cheeky sense of humor.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
He smiled with a cheeky grin.
Huncut vigyorral mosolygott.
Vanlig feil:
Cheeky can be positive (playful) or negative (rude); context and tone decide.
Betydning
playfully bold and teasing
Ordkombinasjoner
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
Synonymer
playful (not necessarily rude or disrespectful)
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teasing (focuses on joking at someone)
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cheeky (implies boldness and mild rudeness for effect)
Antonymer
serious (not joking or playful)
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earnest (sincere rather than teasing)
Temaer
social
|humor
|communication
Definisjon
a little rude but funny
Playfully and amusingly bold or teasing, in a way that is slightly rude but meant to be funny or charming.
B2
INFORMAL
3
Bruksmønster:
a cheeky [drink/pint/snack/nap]
We went for a cheeky pint after work.
Munka után megittunk egy sört, csak egy kis bűnös élvezetként.
I had a cheeky slice of cake even though I’m dieting.
Ettem egy szelet tortát, pedig diétázom — ez most egy kis bűnös élvezet volt.
Let’s take a cheeky break before the next meeting.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
I had a cheeky snack.
Ettem egy kis nasit, csak egy kis bűnös élvezetként.
Vanlig feil:
This use is especially common in British English; it can sound odd in very formal writing.
Betydning
slightly naughty extra treat
Ordkombinasjoner
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
Synonymer
naughty (stronger and more moral/judgmental)
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indulgent (focuses on treating yourself, not on breaking rules)
Antonymer
responsible (following the plan or rules)
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disciplined (showing self-control; not indulging)
Temaer
daily_life
|food_and_drink
|leisure
Definisjon
a small extra treat you shouldn’t really have
Used to describe a small extra thing you do or have that feels a bit naughty, indulgent, or against your plan, but not seriously wrong.
B2
INFORMAL
4
csintalan
B1
Bruksmønster:
a cheeky [boy/girl/child]
She’s a cheeky little thing, always talking back.
Igazi kis csintalan, mindig visszafelesel.
The cheeky boy stuck his tongue out at his sister.
A csintalan kisfiú kinyújtotta a nyelvét a nővérére.
He gave his mum a cheeky answer and then laughed.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
The child is cheeky.
A gyerek csintalan.
Vanlig feil:
With children, cheeky is often affectionate; with adults it can sound more critical.
Betydning
sassy and mischievous (especially a child)
Ordkombinasjoner
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
Synonymer
sassy (often modern and playful; common for kids)
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mischievous (focuses more on playful trouble than rudeness)
Antonymer
well-behaved (behaving properly and politely)
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obedient (doing what you are told without arguing)
Temaer
family
|social
|behavior
Definisjon
a little rude and playful (about a child)
Mischievous and bold in a way that is often amusing, especially when describing a child’s behavior.
C1
INFORMAL
5
pikáns
B2
Bruksmønster:
a cheeky [photo/joke/ad]
The film is funny, with a few cheeky jokes.
A film vicces, és van benne néhány pikáns poén.
He sent a cheeky message that made her blush.
Küldött neki egy pikáns üzenetet, amitől elpirult.
The brand’s cheeky ads are meant to be playful, not offensive.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
He made a cheeky joke.
Elsütött egy pikáns viccet.
Vanlig feil:
Cheeky here usually means suggestive, not necessarily offensive; avoid in formal contexts.
Betydning
slightly sexually suggestive, not explicit
Ordkombinasjoner
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
Synonymer
suggestive (more neutral and direct; less playful)
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risqué (often more daring and more formal)
Antonymer
wholesome (not sexual or suggestive)
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proper (socially correct and not suggestive)
Temaer
media
|humor
|relationships
Definisjon
a little sexy in a playful way
Suggesting sex or nudity in a light, humorous way without being explicit.
Grammatikk
Oppslagsform
cheeky
IPA
GB/t͡ʃˈiki/
US/t͡ʃˈiki/
Stavelser og trykk
cheeky (1 stavelse)
Stress on 1st syllable (cheeky)
Bøyingsformer
Adjective
- Base: cheeky
- Comparative: cheekier
- Superlative: cheekiest
Ordfamilie
Forms
cheekier
adjective
cheekiest
adjective
Core family
Uttrykk
a cheeky one
1/ə t͡ʃˈiki wˈʌn/
fixed phrase
informal
a quick extra drink/treat
a quick extra drink or treat
Eksempler
- 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.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
- Let’s have 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
Eksempler
- 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)
Eksempler
- 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.
Eksempler
- 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
Eksempler
- 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.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
- You cheeky monkey!
don't get cheeky!
1/dˈoʊnt ɡˈɛt t͡ʃˈiki ‖/
fixed phrase
informal
warning someone to stop being rude
Stop being rude!
Eksempler
- 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.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
- Don’t get cheeky!
get cheeky (with someone)
1/ɡˈɛt t͡ʃˈiki wˈɪθ sˈʌmwˌʌn/
fixed phrase
informal
start talking rudely to someone
to start being rude to someone
Eksempler
- 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.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
- Don’t get cheeky with your teacher.