ちょこざい

na-adjective, noun

impertinent; cheeky; saucy

Colloquial term for someone, often a child or subordinate, being impudent or talking back. Carries a slightly old-fashioned, playful tone.

• ちょこざいな口くちをきくな。

  Don't talk back to me like that.

• あの子こはちょこざいで、すぐに生なま意い気きなことを言いう。

  That kid is cheeky and always says impertinent things.