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English word cheeky comes from English -y, English cheek

-y (English)

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)

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)

(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.

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