How to Use cheeky in a Sentence

cheeky

adjective
  • A bit left-field and very cheeky.
    — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 4 Feb. 2026
  • Araki says with a cheeky laugh.
    — David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 23 Jan. 2026
  • Sex Musk is bright, creamy, cheeky, and skin-like.
    — Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 13 Mar. 2026
  • That’s a cheeky response, right?
    — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 22 May 2026
  • This is a cheeky slasher homage and genre fans will lap it up.
    — Randy Myers, Mercury News, 8 May 2025
  • On top of the tiny shorts, Kendall pulled up a cheeky black thong.
    — Briannah Rivera, Seventeen, 4 May 2023
  • This cheeky quote will gain a smile from a parent with young adult kids.
    — Nicole Harris, Parents, 21 June 2026
  • The sheer skirt of her dress allowed her cheeky black panties to peek through.
    — Emily Kirkpatrick, Peoplemag, 19 Aug. 2023
  • But a cheeky persona and a quick wit have earned him an army of diehard fans.
    — Patrick Frater, Variety, 3 Nov. 2021
  • The lager lads tossed cheeky comments over the counter in a bid to win a smile.
    — Hazlitt, 21 June 2023
  • The fiery chain, based in Austin, is known for its tacos with cheeky names.
    — Sarah Blaskovich, Dallas News, 24 July 2020
  • Louis is known for his cheeky and playful nature.
    — Jack Guy, CNN Money, 23 Apr. 2026
  • The huge photo booths that spit out a photo strip were cheeky.
    — Alix Strauss, New York Times, 28 Dec. 2023
  • Check out the steamy and cheeky lyrics and music video below.
    — Heran Mamo, Billboard, 15 Nov. 2019
  • One shot is a cheeky back view of them raising their glasses.
    — Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2025
  • This spoon is a cheeky way to have your coffee in the morning.
    — Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 1 May 2026
  • Later, the two roll around in cheeky wrestling outfits.
    — Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 1 Oct. 2025
  • When full, its unique design spells out a cheeky potty word.
    — Nora Colomer May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 17 Sep. 2025
  • The video was given a cheeky caption.
    — Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Apr. 2026
  • The back of the dress featured a cutout that revealed her cheeky red undies.
    — Briannah Rivera, Seventeen, 15 June 2023
  • Biles wrote a cheeky caption alongside this adorable date-night pic.
    — Diane J. Cho, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026
  • For the cheeky mom Who doesn’t love a red lip every once in a while?
    — Kelly Wearstler, Vogue, 27 Apr. 2024
  • Romo recalled of his cheeky quip.
    — Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 30 Jan. 2026
  • And, the leg is cut in a way that’s not going to be too cheeky on the backside.
    — Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 27 May 2025
  • That moment showed his cheeky side — his knack for making her laugh — and their unique bond.
    — Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 27 Jan. 2026
  • Hailey Bieber shares what might be her cheekiest post yet!
    — Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
  • Snowbird is the cheeky moniker given to this brand of person.
    — Lance Eliot, Forbes, 17 Sep. 2021
  • Though the tone of the post was cheeky, their message is serious.
    — Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2025
  • All the kids are, but Charlotte and Louis both have a cheeky streak.
    — Emily Dixon, Marie Claire, 29 Dec. 2020
  • This neon sign manages to combine both of those things for a cheeky lil bit of decor for your home.
    — Savannah Smith, Rolling Stone, 3 Oct. 2023

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