cheekiness en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈt͡ʃiːkinəs/
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Etymology
Etymology tree English cheeky Proto-Germanic *-inōną Proto-Indo-European *-dyé- Proto-Germanic *-atjaną Proto-Indo-European *-tus Proto-Germanic *-þuz Proto-Germanic *-assuz Proto-Germanic *-inassuz Proto-West Germanic *-nassī Old English -nes Middle English -nesse English -ness English cheekiness From cheeky + -ness.
Meanings
- (uncountable, usually) the state of being cheeky
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| cheekinesses | Number=Plur | lexicographic |