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Synonyms of cheeky

28 similar words · 6 opposite words

Another word for cheeky is familiar. Other synonyms of cheeky are sassy, irreverent, insolent, impudent and audacious. The opposite of cheeky is shy.

Synonyms and similar words for cheeky

adjectiveMore synonyms

  • sassyBold and spirited, often towards someone in authority; cheeky; impudent; saucy.
  • saucyImpertinent or disrespectful, often in a manner that is regarded as entertaining or amusing; smart.
  • insolentInsulting in manner or words, particularly in an arrogant or insubordinate manner.
  • audaciousImpudent, insolent.
  • bold
  • get wise
  • bold-faced
  • bold as brassVery bold; very forward or impudent.
  • brassy
  • malapert literaryCheeky, impudent, saucy.
  • brazen
  • brazen-facedImpudent; open and without shame.
  • chutzpadikShowing chutzpah; not showing due respect; impudent; impertinent; brazen.
  • cute
  • faceyA surname.
  • familiarIntimate or friendly.
  • flippant
  • flipDisrespectful, flippant.
  • forwardWithout customary restraint or modesty; bold, cheeky, pert, presumptuous or pushy.
  • freshRude, cheeky, or inappropriate; presumptuous; disrespectful; forward.
  • impiousLacking reverence or respect, especially towards a god.
  • impudentNot showing due respect; bold-faced, impertinent.
  • impertinent
  • irreverentLacking respect; not having or not showing respect for or seriousness towards something that is usually treated with...
  • petulantForward; pert; insolent; wanton.
  • cocket obsoletePert; saucy.
  • dicacious rareTalkative; pert; saucy.
  • pert rareEspecially of children or social inferiors: cheeky, impertinent.

Opposite of cheeky

adjectiveMore antonyms

Meaning of cheeky

  1. adjective Impudent; impertinent; impertinently bold, often in a way that is regarded as endearing or amusing.
  2. adjective Tending to expose the cheeks of the buttocks.
  3. adjective Poisonous (of animals such as snakes), dangerous, cunning, violent, potent.

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Questions about synonyms of cheeky

What is another word for cheeky?
Cheeky has 28 synonyms on Word.ws, such as familiar, sassy, irreverent, insolent, impudent, audacious, forward and fresh.
What is the opposite of cheeky?
The opposite of cheeky is shy. Other antonyms of cheeky are respectful and sycophantic.
What does cheeky mean?
Cheeky means impudent; impertinent; impertinently bold, often in a way that is regarded as endearing or amusing.

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