Cheekiness (Noun)
Meaning
The trait of being rude and impertinent; inclined to take liberties.
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Examples
- Her cheekiness in talking back to the teacher earned her a trip to the principal's office.
- The comedian's cheekiness on stage was part of his charm, but also sometimes got him into trouble.
- The young boy's cheekiness in teasing his sister was starting to wear thin on their parents' patience.
- The actress's cheekiness in her latest interview sparked a heated debate on social media.
- The cheekiness of the street performer's antics drew a large crowd, but also attracted the attention of the police.