Meaning
Impudent; impertinent; impertinently bold, often in a way that is regarded as endearing or amusing.
Etymology
Origin: Latin
From cheek + -y. Compare typologically barefaced, bald-faced; Italian sfacciato (< Latin ex- + faciēs); French effronté, Italian sfrontato (< Latin ex- + frons), Polish czelny (< czoło).
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NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 3 recorded puzzles: