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Abigail Rivera
When do you use the word "cheeky"?
If I am not wrong this word is Brittish. I already looked for the meaning, but one day I was watching a show when I heard a little girl called her classmate: don't be so cheeky. So I was wondering when do you use this word?
I would appreciate any help.
Thanks in advance.
2 мар. 2019 г., 0:59
Ответы · 8
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Not sarcastic.
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Use it playfully.
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It is "taking a liberty", doing something that is not proper. Calling someone a name. Saying something inappropriate.
Most often with teh purpose of making fun of someone.
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Don't give me any of your cheek. = don't be cheeky. = almost= mind your manners.
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Tone alone tells you whether the person is serious.
Child steals a muffin.
Ohh, you cheeky blighter. Come here. I'll teach you a lesson.
Most often with children.
2 марта 2019 г.
3
Often, it means "not showing proper respect".
2 марта 2019 г.
2
John is right : cheeky means not showing proper respect.
But, as @Nanren888 says, the concept of 'cheekiness' has a playful aspect. It's often used to refer to children who disobey or make impertinent remarks - but in an endearing way.
2 марта 2019 г.
No, it doesn't mean sarcastic. Sarcasm is very different.
2 марта 2019 г.
its like sarcastic
hes very cheeky with him
hes very sarcastic with him
2 марта 2019 г.
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Abigail Rivera
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