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keck

bold, pert, jaunty

adjective KEK Rare
Descriptions & Qualities Personality

Also means

cheeky in an attractive way

Usage Note

keck implies cheerful self-confidence bordering on impudence. It carries positive connotations of style and flair unlike the purely negative frech. Often describes a physical attitude or hat angle: einen Hut keck aufsetzen — to put a hat on at a jaunty angle.

Examples

"Mit keckem Lächeln schlug sie vor, den Chef selbst nach einer Gehaltserhöhung zu fragen."

Natural Translation

With a bold smile she suggested asking the boss directly for a pay rise.

Literal Translation

With jaunty smile she proposed the boss himself after a pay-rise to ask.

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