cheekiness
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/ˈtʃiːkinəs/
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/ˈtʃiːkinəs/
The act of being bold or impudent in a playful or disrespectful way.
The teacher couldn't help but smile at the cheekiness of the student who answered back.
老师忍不住对那位回答的学生的调皮微笑。