Cheeky and Mocking

Cheeky

Cheeky adjective - Displaying or marked by rude boldness.

Mocking and cheeky are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Mocking" instead an adjective "Cheeky".

Nearby Words: cheek, cheekily, cheeked, cheeking

Mocking

Mocking adjective - Abusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridicule.
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Synonyms for Mocking

Cheeky and mocking are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Cheeky" instead an adjective "Mocking".

Nearby Words: mock, mockery, mocked, mocker, mockingly

Both words in one sentence

  • Being a cheeky larcenist, the thief may even taunt the retreating villain with it, though they usually replace the stolen MacGuffin with a flawless decoy, worthless rock, mocking note, or other means of taunting the villain.
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