How to pronounce cheeky
American English pronunciation
CHEE-kee
- IPA
- /ˈtʃiki/
- Syllables
- CHEE · kee (2 syllables, stress on the 1st)
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What cheeky means
Boldly rude in a playful way
In a sentence: The cheeky kid stuck his tongue out at the camera.
Where it comes from: From cheek plus -y, meaning full of nerve.
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