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Anonymous Posted 18 years ago
Grammar

cheeky little number - meaning

Hi guys,

could anyone give me the explanation of this phrase?

I know it has something to do with drinks and stuff, however, it is the actual meaning of this phrase I'm interested in.
What does it say in meaning?

(I was told that it's something like "a little thing causing big trouble". Is that right?)

Thanks in advance and have a nice day!

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Top answer

Hi, You really need to look at this phrase in the context of a sentence. eg She's a cheeky little number . A slang way a mann may refer to a somewhat provocative girl.

— Clive

  • Hi, You really need to look at this phrase in the context of a sentence.
  • eg She's a cheeky little number .
  • A slang way a mann may refer to a somewhat provocative girl.
  • eg She was wearing a cheeky little number .
  • She was wearig a provocative dress.
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Hi,

You really need to look at this phrase in the context of a sentence.

eg She's a cheeky little number. A slang way a mann may refer to a somewhat provocative girl.

eg She was wearing a cheeky little number. She was wearig a provocative dress.

eg She sang a cheeky little number. She sang a rather provocative song.

Best wishes, Cl
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Hmmm. I see "cheeky" as impudent, insolent, sassy, "in-your-face", bold, brazen. Nothing to do with drinks or drinking.
CJ
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Thank you Clive.

I can see the point now. I'm still wondering, though, what would it mean in this situation:
It's from british sitcom Bottom and a man says this after having a sip of his home brew.
(it must be really strong, because he also said about it that: 
it's taking the enamel
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Hi,
I can see the point now. I'm still wondering, though, what would it mean in this situation:
It's from british sitcom Bottom and a man says this after having a sip of his home brew.
(it must be really strong, because he also said about it that: 
it's taking the enamel off the bath
i
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Ok, Clive, will do.

Many thanks!
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Cheeky little number basically means a nice drink. I.e. This wine is a cheeky little number. My boyfriend says it all the time!
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