näsäviisas — 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.
• facetious adj Joking about something in a flippant way, especially when the topic deserves to be taken seriously.
• smart adjective Intelligent; quick to learn or understand.

Senses

näsäviisas is used for these senses in English:

• cheeky (informal) Impudent; impertinent; impertinently bold, often in a way that is regarded as endearing or amusing.
• facetious Treating serious issues with (often deliberately) inappropriate humour; flippant.
• smart Cleverly shrewd and humorous in a way that may be rude and disrespectful.

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.

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