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- [chee-kee]
- /ˈtʃi ki/
- /ˈʧiːkɪnəs /
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- [chee-kee]
- /ˈtʃi ki/
Definitions of cheekiness word
- adjective cheekiness impudent; insolent: a cheeky fellow; cheeky behavior. 1
- noun cheekiness The state of being cheeky. 1
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Origin of cheekiness
First appearance:
before 1855 One of the 30% newest English words
First recorded in 1855-60; cheek + -y1
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Parts of speech for Cheekiness
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
cheekiness popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 66% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
cheekiness usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for cheekiness
noun cheekiness
- nerve — one or more bundles of fibers forming part of a system that conveys impulses of sensation, motion, etc., between the brain or spinal cord and other parts of the body.
- discourtesy — lack or breach of courtesy; incivility; rudeness.
- gall — (Pizi) 1840?–94, leader of the Hunkpapa Sioux: a major chief in the battle of Little Bighorn.
- irreverence — the quality of being irreverent; lack of reverence or respect.
- overconfidence — too confident.
Antonyms for cheekiness
noun cheekiness
- fear — a river in SE North Carolina. 202 miles (325 km) long.
- modesty — the quality of being modest; freedom from vanity, boastfulness, etc.
- shyness — bashful; retiring.
- reverence — a feeling or attitude of deep respect tinged with awe; veneration.
- humility — the quality or condition of being humble; modest opinion or estimate of one's own importance, rank, etc.
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