Word of the Week - 52

CHEEKY

This week's word is another adjective which is used to describe somebody who is slightly rude and shows a lack of respect towards another person, but sometimes in a funny way.

He has a cheeky grin!

Don't be so cheeky young lady!

The noun from this word is 'cheek' it refers to the fleshy part of the body located on the sides of your face and also to rudeness and lack of respect - but not in a funny way!

She's got some cheek to take your car without asking!

He had the cheek to ask me to pay for his girlfriend too! (tener morro / cara dura)

What a cheek! (Qué morro!)