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 cheek cheek /ˈtʃiːk/

noun

  1. () Either side of the face below the eyes  ( cheek )
    either side of the face below the eyes
     She had a dimple on her cheek when she smiled
    She had a dimple on her cheek when she smiled
  2. Impudent aggressiveness  ( boldness , cheek , face , brass , nerve , brass neck [Informal, British] )
    impudent aggressiveness
     I couldn't believe her boldness
    I couldn't believe her boldness
     He had the effrontery to question my honesty
    he had the effrontery to question my honesty
  3. Either of the two large fleshy masses of muscular tissue that form the human rump  ( buttock , cheek )
    either of the two large fleshy masses of muscular tissue that form the human rump
     Sitting for long periods of time can cause discomfort in your buttocks
    Sitting for long periods of time can cause discomfort in your buttocks
  4. An impudent statement  ( cheek , impertinence , impudence )
    an impudent statement

verb

  1. Speak impudently to  ( cheek )
    speak impudently to