生意気
N2なまいき
[namaiki]
Definitions
1.adjectival nouns or quasi-adjectives (keiyodoshi); noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
impertinent; saucy; cheeky; impudent; audacious; cocky; pert; brash
Example Sentences
生意気な態度を取ってはいけない。
You should not have an impertinent attitude.
後輩なのにそんな生意気なことを言うなよ。
Don't say such cheeky things.
彼は生意気な態度をとるけど仕事はできる。
He is cocky but capable at work.