小こ面づら憎にくい

i-adjective

cheeky; saucy; impudent

Describes someone, often a child or subordinate, who behaves in a disrespectfully bold or impertinent manner. The prefix 小 (こ) adds a nuance of 'a little' or 'somewhat', making it slightly milder than 面憎い.

See also: 面憎い

• あの子こは小こ面憎づらにくい口くちをきく。

  That kid talks back cheekily.