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cheekily

UK
/ˈtʃiːkɪli/
US
/ˈtʃikiˌli/

Translations

cheekilyadverb
UK
/ˈtʃiːkɪli/
US
/ˈtʃikiˌli/
effrontémentAvec audace et sans gêne, souvent avec une nuance humoristique.
He cheekily winked at his friend after making a clever remark.
Il a effrontément fait un clin d'œil à son ami après avoir lancé une remarque astucieuse.
malicieusementAvec espièglerie, dans un esprit taquin ou légèrement irrespectueux.
The child cheekily stuck out his tongue at the teacher when her back was turned.
L'enfant a malicieusement tiré la langue à la maîtresse lorsqu'elle avait le dos tourné.
Synonyms
impudently
saucily
brashly
insolently
playfully

Definitions

cheekilyadverb
In a bold or impudent manner, often with a sense of humor.
He cheekily winked at his friend after making a clever remark.
In a playful or mischievous way that shows a lack of respect for authority or social conventions.
The child cheekily stuck out his tongue at the teacher when her back was turned.
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