Cheeky and Flippant

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Cheeky adjective - Displaying or marked by rude boldness.

Usage example: a cheeky comment about something that was none of her business

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Flippant is a synonym for cheeky. In some cases you can use "Flippant" instead an adjective "Cheeky".

Nearby Words: cheek, cheekily, cheeked, cheeking

Flippant adjective - Making light of something usually regarded as serious or sacred.

Usage example: his flippant comment that the poor save on taxes offended many people

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Cheeky is a synonym for flippant in disrespectful topic. You can use "Cheeky" instead an adjective "Flippant", if it concerns topics such as irreverent, frivolous.

Nearby Words: flippancy, flippantly

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