adj · 5 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot
Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.
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Pronunciation
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/ˈt͡ʃiːki/
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rhymes with -iːki
CMU ARPABET:CH IY1 K IY0
Digits mark lexical stress: 1 primary, 2 secondary, 0 unstressed.
1
adj
Meaning 1
Impudent; impertinent; impertinently bold, often in a way that is regarded as endearing or amusing.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: informal
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
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adj
Meaning 2
Tending to expose the cheeks of the buttocks.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: informal, usually
Qualifier: underwear
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
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adj
Meaning 3
Poisonous (of animals such as snakes), dangerous, cunning, violent, potent.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Qualifier: Australian Aboriginal
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
4
adj
Meaning 4
Indulged in as a treat, especially an unhealthy one.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: Commonwealth, UK, informal
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
5
adjective satellite
Meaning 5
offensively bold
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
a brash newcomer disputed the age-old rules for admission to the club
a nervy thing to say
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: brash, nervy
Antonyms: none provided
History
Etymology
From cheek + -y. Compare typologically barefaced, bald-faced; Italian sfacciato (< Latin ex- + faciēs); French effronté, Italian sfrontato (< Latin ex- + frons), Polish czelny (< czoło).
Across languages
Translations
52 source translations are retained for this English entry.
