小こ粋いき

na-adjective, noun

stylish; chic; dapper

Describes a refined, understated elegance in appearance or manner, often with a hint of playful sophistication. Commonly used for fashion, demeanor, or witty remarks.

• 彼かの女じょの小こ粋いきな帽ぼう子しがとても印いん象しょう的てきだった。

  Her chic hat was very striking.

• あの店みせの内ない装そうは小こ粋いきで落おち着つく。

  The interior of that shop is tasteful and relaxing.

na-adjective, noun

conceited; cheeky

Archaic usage, typically in the phrase 小意気すぎる, meaning overly self-confident or impertinent. Cross-referenced with 小生意気.

See also: 小生意気

• 「小こ意い気きすぎる」という表ひょう現げんは、古ふるい小しょう説せつで見みかけることがある。

  The expression 小意気すぎる can be found in old novels.