Cheeky is an English word with synonyms like brash or nervy. Below you'll find 10+ example sentences showing how it's used in practice.
Cheeky in a sentence
Cheeky meaning
- Impudent; impertinent; impertinently bold, often in a way that is regarded as endearing or amusing.
- Tending to expose the cheeks of the buttocks.
- Poisonous (of animals such as snakes), dangerous, cunning, violent, potent.
Using Cheeky
- The main meaning on this page is: Impudent; impertinent; impertinently bold, often in a way that is regarded as endearing or amusing. | Tending to expose the cheeks of the buttocks. | Poisonous (of animals such as snakes), dangerous, cunning, violent, potent.
- Useful related words include: brash, nervy, forward.
- In the example corpus, cheeky often appears in combinations such as: the cheeky, with cheeky, cheeky and.
Context around Cheeky
- Average sentence length in these examples: 25.5 words
- Position in the sentence: 5 start, 10 middle, 5 end
- Sentence types: 20 statements, 0 questions, 0 exclamations
Corpus analysis for Cheeky
- In this selection, "cheeky" usually appears in the middle of the sentence. The average example has 25.5 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
- Around the word, happy, girls, grin and personality stand out and add context to how "cheeky" is used.
- Recognizable usage signals include with a cheeky grin and and a happy cheeky little boy. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
- By corpus frequency, "cheeky" sits close to words such as afcon, asean and avert, which helps place it inside the broader word index.
Example types with cheeky
The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:
Another cheeky addition is the Messages app by Google. (9 words)
Ben's mother describes her beloved son as a 'happy, cheeky little boy'. (13 words)
Being the comedian he is, couldn’t resist a cheeky joke about ’s rumoured fallout. (15 words)
Despite waiting for a home for such a long time, Perry never lets his spirits get dampened and is described by Battersea staff as a cheerful dog who brightens everyone’s days with his cheeky antics and sweet nature. (39 words)
Among Marriott’s newest brands is Moxy, which is cheeky like its name and intended to appeal to younger guests seeking a good time and a lower price point — rooms are small by American standards. (35 words)
The other big success from the show were The Cheeky Girls who scored three top 3 singles in a row with their first singles, including their calling card The Cheeky Girls (Touch My Bum). (34 words)
Example sentences (20)
The other big success from the show were The Cheeky Girls who scored three top 3 singles in a row with their first singles, including their calling card The Cheeky Girls (Touch My Bum).
Aiming to offer a professional service with "a bit of cheeky personality", Mr Morrice is more than willing to conduct business outside the established office setting.
A little boy who was described as "funny and cheeky" by his adoring family went to school and didn't come home.
Alongside the cheeky gift, Tom also knitted Gillian a stylish cardigan which the actor wore on the fourth and final season of the show.
Amid the massive buzz, Swiggy also took to social media to share a surprising update with a cheeky post.
Among Marriott’s newest brands is Moxy, which is cheeky like its name and intended to appeal to younger guests seeking a good time and a lower price point — rooms are small by American standards.
And at a fairly pricy £7.50 for an eight pack, the cheeky snowmen faces are not enough to entice me to try them again.
And Jones, in the lead-up to a Test match, getting under the skin of his opposite, ending every preposition and veiled insult with a cheeky grin and the word “mate”.
Another cheeky addition is the Messages app by Google.
Another winning radio spot involved a cheeky, self-referential script posted outside of an ad agency, with the voiceover reading, “Ad people like me used to make big budget TV commercials on tropical islands.
Being the comedian he is, couldn’t resist a cheeky joke about ’s rumoured fallout.
Ben's mother describes her beloved son as a 'happy, cheeky little boy'.
But the cheeky rascals will probably not have long to enjoy their phallus themed handiwork as local councils have so far been quick to restore tampered signs, North Wales Live reports.
But Trump's cheeky “dictator” dodge, implying that he wouldn't be a dictator "except for on day one" has drawn renewed scrutiny from reporters and opposing candidates alike.
Dermot O'Leary has been praised for a cheeky six-word statement on This Morning as the show returned to the air.
Despite waiting for a home for such a long time, Perry never lets his spirits get dampened and is described by Battersea staff as a cheerful dog who brightens everyone’s days with his cheeky antics and sweet nature.
Gaillard, who is retiring after this festival, was there for Reuters, snapping Michael Douglas pointing at the camera with a cheeky grin and a besuited Harrison Ford receiving an honorary Palme d’Or.
He also said they would have a "cheeky neck on" (kiss) if he attended her home again.
Her latest getaway comes after had a cheeky dig made at her expense by Hannah Waddingham when the actress presented the first Eurovision semi-final.
Her Twitter feed, which has 1.2 million followers and links straight to her OnlyFans account, continues to be littered with cheeky quips from “save a horse.
Common combinations with cheeky
These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts: