keck

cheeky, saucy, bold

English translations

  1. 01

    cheeky

  2. 02

    impertinent

  3. 03

    saucy

Word details

German meaning
Frech, unverschämt, aber auf eine charmante oder humorvolle Weise.
English meaning
Cheeky, sassy
Synonym
frech
German example
Sie gab ihm eine kecke Antwort.
English example
She gave him a cheeky answer.
Comparative
keckerSuperlative: am kecksten

Example sentences with “keck”

  1. Das Kind gab eine kecke Antwort. (The child gave a cheeky answer.)

Frequently asked questions

What is the English equivalent of the German adjective 'keck'?

'Keck' translates best to 'cheeky' or 'bold'. It describes someone, often a child or youth, who acts with a playful or slightly disrespectful confidence.