English word cheeky comes from English -y, English cheek
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| -y | English (en) | Forming abstract nouns denoting a state, condition, or quality.. Used in the name of some locations which end in -ia in Latin. Forming diminutive nouns. Also used for familiar and pet names as a term of endearment. Added to nouns and adjectives to form adjectives meaning “having the quality of”.. Added to verbs to form adjectives meaning "inclined to". |
| cheek | English (en) | To be impudent towards. (anatomy) The soft skin on each side of the face, below the eyes; the outer surface of the sides of the oral cavity.. (anatomy, informal, usually, in the plural) A buttock.. (biology, informal) One of the genae, flat areas on the sides of a trilobite's cephalon.. (in plural) The branches of a bridle bit.. (informal, uncountable) Impudence.. (metalworking) The middle [...] |
| cheeky | English (en) | (Australian Aboriginal) Poisonous (of animals such as snakes), dangerous, cunning, violent, potent.. (informal) Impudent; impertinent; impertinently bold, often in a way that is regarded as endearing or amusing.. (informal, UK) Indulged in. |