The difference between Cheeky and Familiar

When used as adjectives, cheeky means impudent, whereas familiar means known to one.


Familiar is also noun with the meaning: an attendant spirit, often in animal or even demon form.

check bellow for the other definitions of Cheeky and Familiar

  1. Cheeky as an adjective (informal):

    Impudent; impertinent; impertinently bold, often in a way that is regarded as endearing or amusing.

  2. Cheeky as an adjective (informal, UK):

    Indulged in.

  3. Cheeky as an adjective (Australian Aboriginal):

    Poisonous (of animals such as snakes), dangerous, cunning, violent, potent.

  1. Familiar as an adjective:

    Known to one.

    Examples:

    "there’s a familiar face; that tune sounds familiar'"

  2. Familiar as an adjective:

    Acquainted.

    Examples:

    "I'm quite familiar with this system; she's not familiar with manual gears"

  3. Familiar as an adjective:

    Intimate or friendly.

    Examples:

    "we are not on familiar terms; our neighbour is not familiar'"

  4. Familiar as an adjective:

    Inappropriately intimate or friendly.

    Examples:

    "Don’t be familiar with me, boy!"

    "rfquotek Camden"

  5. Familiar as an adjective:

    Of or pertaining to a family; familial.

  1. Familiar as a noun:

    An attendant spirit, often in animal or even demon form.

    Examples:

    "The witch’s familiar was a black cat."

  2. Familiar as a noun (obsolete):

    A member of one's family or household.

  3. Familiar as a noun (obsolete):

    A close friend.

  4. Familiar as a noun (historical):

    The officer of the Inquisition who arrested suspected people.