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.
教師は、返事をした生徒の生意気さに思わず笑顔になった。