cheekily

English

Etymology

cheeky +‎ -ly

Adverb

cheekily (comparative more cheekily, superlative most cheekily)

1. In a cheeky or impudent manner.
   • 1913, D.H. Lawrence, Sons and Lovers, chapter 15

     The time passed. The two mice, careering wildly, scampered cheekily over his slippers. He had not moved a muscle.