cheeky

It is a concept from the UK not particularly shared by the US. It's basically sly and artful disrespect. Oscar Wilde, John Lennon, Jarvis Cocker , Noel Fielding, and Morrissey all come to mind with respect to being "cheeky". Having lived in England, I recognize this as a particularly British cultural phenomenon. There are always those in pop culture in the UK who aspire to be seen as quick-witted and cheeky. It's their way of "sticking it to the man" with a nudge and a wink. Being an American, I really don't see anything in the US that has quite the same tone. Sure there are plenty of smart humorists in the US, but they don't traffic in "cheek" quite like the Brits do. I think American humorists are more direct somehow. Cheek is done with a sly look in the eye because you know you're trying to get one over on the man, and the smile says that you know, and they (the man) know too, but you're allowed to get away with it anyway. It's very subtle. I'm guessing it has something to do with the more entrenched class system in the UK vs the US. Most Americans feel as if they are on par with the best of them (at least in their own minds), and don't humble themselves very readily in the presence of people from higher classes. They don't feel the need to be subtle in their scorn of "their betters" as they say. I think there was (and maybe still is) more at stake when you trash-talked up the chain in the UK. Just a guess.

When the Beatles were performing for the royals and John Lennon said... “For our last number I’d like to ask your help. Would the people in the cheaper seats clap your hands? And the rest of you, if you’ll just rattle your jewelry.” A perfect example of being cheeky. Poking at power with humor.

by Phydeaux2000 October 3, 2017

cheekbasher

someone who likes to bash the cheek i.e. give a meaningless slap to make them feel strong etc but really are the type who couldn't crush a fly

1. lucy is a cheekbasher
2. oh lucy just bashed my cheek, but its not even red
2. lucy can do the fuck she likes but bashing cheeks is not one of them

by laura2 April 20, 2007

Cheeky Tug

When one seizes an opportunity to tug on one's genitals, i.e. masturbate. This is usually done quickly, effectively and leaving no trace.

My brother went out for the day, and my parents were working, so I nipped on the PC for a cheeky tug

by El Smithero July 2, 2011

Cheektrash

Is usually the name of a Indian person, mostly annoying and skinny. They offer to repair your electric devices for an absurd price.

Bro, stop acting like such a Cheektrash

by ComradeIsSad November 10, 2020

Cheeky Henderson

The act of intentionally inserting your penis into the butthole, but pretending it was an accident.

Joshua Samuel: bro I did a cheeky Henderson last night she didn’t know what hit her.
Connor Jason: that’s my boy, bitches love a cheeky Henderson.

by Connormacdaddy June 16, 2021

Double-Cheek Sneak

When both of a girls buttcheeks are hanging or "sneaking" out of her shorts.

In Florida, all of the common girls on the street have double-cheek sneaks.

by salohcin August 30, 2013

National Cheems Day

June 12 is a day to celebrate the the wonderful Cheems dog and all that he has done for us in this dark dark time

Guy 1: You know what day it is?
Guy 2: No?..
Guy 1: You absolute buffoon it is National Cheems Day!
Guy 2: O shit

by that_one_spoon May 6, 2020