keck — meaning in English
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English meaning
- brash adj Overconfident and tactless, often in a way that ignores how others feel.
- defiant adjective Boldly resisting authority, opposition, or a challenge.
- jaunty adj Lively, confident, and stylish in manner or appearance.
- perky adj Cheerful, lively, and full of energy.
- 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
keck is used for these senses in English:
- brash (of people or behaviour) Overly bold or self-assertive to the point of being insensitive, tactless or impudent; shameless.
- defiant Defying.
- perky Lively.
- 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]
- saucy (figurative) Impertinent or disrespectful, often in a manner that is regarded as entertaining or amusing; smart.
brash — full definition
- adj Overconfident and tactless, often in a way that ignores how others feel.
- adj Bold or showy in an unsubtle, sometimes tasteless way.
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