"cheekily" meaning in English

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Adverb

Forms: more cheekily [comparative], most cheekily [superlative]
Etymology: From cheeky + -ly. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|cheeky|ly}} cheeky + -ly Head templates: {{en-adv}} cheekily (comparative more cheekily, superlative most cheekily)
  1. In a cheeky or impudent manner.
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