What does "Cheeky" mean?

Impudent but charming, boldly playful Mildly disrespectful but in an endearing way.

How do you use "Cheeky" in a sentence?

A cheeky grin. Fancy a cheeky pint?

Cheeky

Slang Term BritishAustralian ★★★★★ Very Common Casual

Meaning: Impudent but charming, boldly playful

厚脸皮但讨人喜欢的、大胆调皮的

Descarado pero encantador, atrevidamente juguetón

生意気だが愛嬌のある、大胆にふざけた

건방지지만 매력 있는, 대담하게 장난스러운

Mildly disrespectful but in an endearing way.

稍微有点没礼貌，但方式让人觉得可爱。

Ligeramente irrespetuoso pero de forma entrañable.

少し失礼だが、憎めないやり方で。

약간 무례하지만 사랑스러운 방식으로.

Examples

A cheeky grin.
调皮的笑容
una sonrisa pícara
生意気な笑み
건방진 미소.
Fancy a cheeky pint?
偷偷去喝一杯？
¿te apetece una cervecita rápida?
ちょっと一杯どう？
슬쩍 한 잔 할래?

Pronunciation

/ˈtʃiːki/

Usage Guide

Context: behavior, invitations

Tone: affectionate

✓ Do Say

Cheeky Nando's
偷偷去吃个Nando's
un Nando's rápido
ちょっとしたナンドス
치키 난도스

✗ Don't Say

Usually positive
通常是正面含义
Normalmente positivo
通常はポジティブな意味
보통 긍정적인 의미

Common Mistakes

'Cheeky Nando's' is a meme

Origin & History

From 'cheek' meaning impudence.

Cultural Context

Era: 19th century onwards

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

Pop culture: Cheeky Nando's meme

Regional notes: British/Australian.

Variations

CheekyCheeky bugger