Guest guest Posted January 14, 2004 Report Share Posted January 14, 2004 Cheeky: British expression that is similar to " brazen, " " impudent. " It's probably closer to the American expression " wise guy " or even " brat. " Norman Moss, who wrote " Men Who Play God: The Story of the Hydrogen Bomb " also wrote a little book in 1984 (appropriate year, eh wot?) entitled " British/American Language Dictionary. " (Passport Books.probably out of print). For example, if you wear a " bonnet " and put your foot in the " boot, " you are wearing the " hood " of a car (silly at Easter time), and putting your foot in what Americans call the " trunk! " Hal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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