Cheeking

/ˈtʃiːkɪŋ/ verb

The present participle of 'cheek'; to behave cheekily or to talk back disrespectfully (mainly British).

From 'cheek' (used as a verb meaning to be cheeky or disrespectful) + '-ing' gerund/present participle suffix. The use of 'cheek' as a verb is primarily British and developed from the noun.

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