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cheek Definition and Meaning in English (cheek definition)

noun
Synonyms:jowl
Quick Answer • Definition

Cheek definition: Each of the two fleshy sides of the face below the eyes and between the nose and ear.

Definitions of Cheek

  1. 1noun

    Each of the two fleshy sides of the face below the eyes and between the nose and ear.

  2. 2noun(informal)

    Impudent or disrespectful behavior, especially in speech, often used informally.

Example Sentences

casual

“She gently stroked her baby's soft cheek.”

casual

“His cheeks were flushed red from the cold wind.”

casual

“The child had the cheek to talk back to his teacher.”

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Inflected Word Forms

nouncheekiness
adjectivecheeky
adverbcheekily

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

turn the other cheekidiom

To respond to an attack or insult with passive non-resistance rather than retaliation.

cheek by jowlidiom

Very close together; side by side.

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Cheek definition: Each of the two fleshy sides of the face below the eyes and between the nose and ear.
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'Cheek' translates to 'cheek' in English. Cheek definition: Each of the two fleshy sides of the face below the eyes and between the nose and ear.
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