cheeky

/ˈtʃiːki/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈtʃiːki/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈchē-kē/ (ame, mw)

cheeky — 形容詞

  • cheekypositive
  • cheekiercomparative
  • cheekiestsuperlative

1. behaving or speaking in a way that shows mild disrespect or a lack of politeness

1.形容詞B2
釋義

調皮

略帶無禮但討喜的言行

behaving or speaking in a way that shows mild disrespect or a lack of politeness, but done playfully so that most people find it funny rather than hurtful.

例句

Theo's cheeky remark made his sister laugh, even though their mother frowned.

Theo 的調皮話讓妹妹笑了出來，雖然媽媽皺了皺眉頭。

collocation: cheeky remark

The teacher tried hard not to smile at the boy's cheeky answer.

老師努力忍住不在男孩調皮的回答面前露出笑容。

同義詞
  • impudent

    more formal and stronger; implies genuine disrespect rather than playful boldness

  • impertinent

    more formal; suggests overfamiliarity or not showing proper respect to someone in authority

  • saucy

    similarly playful but often with a slightly flirtatious or lively tone

  • mischievous

    focuses on causing trouble in a playful way, without the element of disrespect toward others

反義詞
  • polite

    showing good manners and respect, the opposite of being cheeky

  • respectful

    showing proper regard for others' feelings or authority

文法句型

be + cheeky (to someone)

a cheeky + noun

用法筆記

Often describes a remark, facial expression, or piece of behaviour. The speaker typically finds the behaviour amusing rather than offensive. Common in British and Australian English but less frequent in American usage.

常見錯誤

❌My boss made a cheeky comment about my work and I felt terrible.
✅My boss made a cheeky comment about my tie
💡I knew he was joking.' — Cheeky behaviour is meant playfully, not to cause real hurt or offence.
❌The stranger was cheeky to me on the bus, and I was afraid.
✅The boy gave a cheeky grin after his joke fell flat.
💡Cheeky implies light-hearted boldness, not threatening rudeness.