What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
lippy
Example
Don't get lippy with me, young man! [lippy: adjective]
Example
She gave a lippy response when asked to do her chores. [lippy: noun]
cheeky
Example
He made a cheeky comment about the teacher's outfit. [cheeky: adjective]
Example
She had a cheeky grin on her face as she snuck the last cookie. [cheeky: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Cheeky is more commonly used than lippy in everyday language, especially in British English. Lippy is less common and more specific to American English.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between lippy and cheeky?
Neither lippy nor cheeky are particularly formal words, but lippy may be seen as more informal or slangy than cheeky.
