1) n. Someone who simply looks downright cheeky (see cheeky).
2) n. Someone who is very manipulative, clever, and self-centered.
This word is usually used in a joking manner rather than with a serious tone.
Can be used as a playful insult against someone who has wronged you but did no
real harm. In most places it is ironically considered less offensive than using the word '
bastard'
alone.
Example for
definition 1:
Jackie Chan.
Although he is not necessarily manipulative and clever (most of his movies focus on his embarrassment and lack of understanding American culture) he can still be considered a cheeky bastard due to his unique facial expressions and his ongoing awkward encounters with attractive women where Chris Tucker or Owen Wilson are usually very closeby.
Jackie Chan's cheekiness is a clear result of him trying to be a quick, sly undercover cop in action-based comedies based upon stopping crimes in foreign countries (usually committed by evil greedy
people who are also by
definition ... cheeky).
Example for
definition 2:
This describes Stewie from Family Guy to a tee:
Brian: Oh my god, where's my roast pheasant?
Stewie: Hmm. By now, I think its in my lower intestine.
Stewie: HAHAHAHAHA!
Brian: You ate it? But I told you my
boss was coming here for dinner!
Stewie: Well, unless he likes pork rinds, he's going home hungry.
Stewie: HAHAHAHAHA!
Brian: You cheeky bastard!