cheeky
adjective UK uk/ˈtʃiː.ki/ us/ˈtʃiː.ki/
B2 厚脸皮的,不要脸的;鲁莽的,放肆的
slightly rude or showing no respect, but often in a funny way
She's got such a cheeky grin. 她还厚着脸皮咧嘴笑呢。
Don't be so cheeky! 不要这么放肆!
Synonyms: disrespectfulfresh (TOO CONFIDENT) impertinentimpudentinsolent
mainly UK informal humorous很快做的;临时起意的;实不应该的
used to describe something that you eat, drink, or do, especially when this is done quickly, without planning, or when you should not really do it
We just went outside for a cheeky cigarette. 我们刚到外面很快地抽了一支烟。
- More examples
- You're a cheeky little miss! Apologize at once.
- Children who talk back are regarded as cheeky and disrespectful.
- Come here, you cheeky little tyke!
- Don't be cheeky to your mother, please!