наха́лен — meaning in English

English meaning

• cheeky adj Disrespectful or bold in a way that's often seen as playful or amusing rather than truly rude.
• forward adj Located at or moving toward the front.
• impertinent adj Rude or disrespectful, especially in a way that oversteps one's place.
• impudent adj Bold and disrespectful in a way that shows no shame or embarrassment.
• insolent adjective Rude and disrespectful, especially in a bold or arrogant way, particularly toward authority.
• pert adjective Cheeky or impudent in a lively, playful way, especially of a child or younger person.
• sassy adj Bold, cheeky, or full of spirited attitude, especially toward someone in authority.
• saucy adj Cheeky or disrespectful in a way that comes across as playful or amusing rather than genuinely rude.

Senses

наха́лен is used for these senses in English:

• cheeky (informal) Impudent; impertinent; impertinently bold, often in a way that is regarded as endearing or amusing.
• forward Without customary restraint or modesty; bold, cheeky, pert, presumptuous or pushy.
• impertinent Insolent, ill-mannered or disrespectful; Disregardful.
• impudent Not showing due respect; bold-faced, impertinent.
• insolent Insulting in manner or words, particularly in an arrogant or insubordinate manner.
• insolent Rude.
• pert (archaic) Especially of children or social inferiors: cheeky, impertinent. [from 15th c.]
• sassy Bold and spirited, often towards someone in authority; cheeky; impudent; saucy. [from 1799]

cheeky — full definition

1. adj Disrespectful or bold in a way that's often seen as playful or amusing rather than truly rude.
2. adj Informally, describing something indulgent or a bit naughty, often a treat.

forward — full definition

1. adj Located at or moving toward the front.
2. adj Bold or overly confident in manner, sometimes to the point of being pushy.
3. adv Toward the front, or onward in time or progress.
4. verb To send something, such as an email or letter, on to someone else.
5. noun In sports, a player positioned toward the front of the attack, such as in soccer or basketball.

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