Cheek

Quick meaning: Cheek is a noun meaning (anatomy) The soft skin on each side of the face, below the eyes; the outer surface of the sides of the oral cavity.

Meaning

(anatomy) The soft skin on each side of the face, below the eyes; the outer surface of the sides of the oral cavity.

More Meanings

1. (figurative, informal, uncountable) Impudence.
2. (biology, informal) One of the genae, flat areas on the sides of a trilobite's cephalon.
3. One of the pieces of a machine, or of timber or stonework, that form corresponding sides or a similar pair.
4. (in the plural) The branches of a bridle bit.
5. Either side of an axehead.
6. (metalworking) The middle section of a flask, made so that it can be moved laterally, to permit the removal of the pattern from the mould.
7. (anatomy, informal, usually in the plural) The lower part of the buttocks that is often exposed beneath very brief underwear, swimwear, or extremely short shorts.

Example Sentences

the cheeks of a vice

the cheeks of a gun carriage

Don't cheek me, you little rascal!

You’ve got some cheek, asking me for money!

Word Forms

• cheeks
• cheeking
• cheeked

Synonyms for cheek

Depending on context, synonyms include wang, arsecheek, asscheek, impertinence, impudence, brass neck.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include face, buccal, oral, nerve, buttock, brass.

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