noun
- bold or impudent behavior that shows a lack of respect, especially in a playful or amusing way
Usage: informal
Examples
- The student’s cheekiness earned him a detention.
- Her cheekiness made everyone laugh despite the serious situation.
- I was surprised by his cheekiness when he asked for a raise on his first day.
- The child’s cheekiness was endearing rather than annoying.
- She responded to the criticism with typical cheekiness.
- His cheekiness got him in trouble with the teacher.