cheeky /ˈt͡ʃiːki/adjective 4forms 2phrases 1 adjective4 •(informal) Impudent; impertinent; impertinently bold, often in a way that is regarded as endearing or amusing.'Shut up,' said Harrison. 'You chaps always behave as if you were jawin' us when we come to jaw you.' / 'You're a lot too cheeky,' said Craye. — 1899 •(UK, informal) Indulged in as a treat, especially an unhealthy one.Although sometimes I'd award myself a cheeky McDonald's hangover treat if I did well. — 2009 •(informal) Tending to expose the cheeks of the buttocks. •Poisonous (of animals such as snakes), dangerous, cunning, violent, potent.A death adder is cheeky, a tree snake quiet. Wasps are only cheeky if you hold them in your hand. — 1994 formscheekier · cheekiest Phrases with cheeky cheeky monkeyAn impudent person, usually a child.