A light-hearted term of chastisement, usually only used among
close friends, to refer to someone who is perceived to have been rude or to have taken a liberty. Use of the term usually doesn't
indicate real anger, and isn't
intended to cause great offence.
1. John takes a sip of Fred's beverage.
"Oi
you cheeky cunt, buy your own drink!" says Fred.
2. "Hey Fred, could I get seconds on that spliff?" asks John.
"Don't be a cheeky cunt, wait until it gets passed to you!" replies Fred.
3. "
Fucking hell John, I never thought
YOU would be able to get with such a fit girl!" exclaims Fred, in disbelief.
"Cheeky cunt!" replies John.