cheekiness

/ˈtʃiːkinəs/
noun
  1. Behavior that is slightly rude or disrespectful, often in a playful or amusing way.
    • The teacher smiled at the student's cheekiness during the lesson.
    • His cheekiness made everyone laugh, even though he was being a little rude.
    • I don't mind a bit of cheekiness from my friends, but not from strangers.
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