生意気 (なまいき) Japanese meaning | Kotomora子
は
本
当
に
生
意
気
だ
。
That kid is really cheeky.
Don't talk back to me like that.
Usage patterns
生意気なことを言うto say cheeky/impertinent things
That kid often says cheeky things to adults.
生意気な口をきくto talk back impertinently
The new employee talked back cheekily to his boss.
生意気な態度をとるto adopt a cocky/disrespectful attitude
My little brother acted cocky toward his senior.
