Cheek: meaning, definitions and examples

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cheek

[ tʃiːk ]

^{Context #1}

body part

Either side of the face below the eye.

Synonyms

countenance, face, jawline

Examples of usage

He planted a kiss on her cheek.
She blushed and turned away, hiding her cheeks.

^{Context #2}

informal

Impudence or effrontery.

Synonyms

audacity, boldness, impertinence

Examples of usage

She had the cheek to ask for a raise after only a week in the job.
I can't believe the cheek of that guy!

^{Context #3}

informal

Speak impudently to.

Synonyms

backchat, disrespect, talk back

Examples of usage

He cheeked the teacher and got detention.
Don't you cheek me like that!

Translations

Translations of the word "cheek" in other languages:

🇵🇹 bochecha

🇮🇳 गाल

🇩🇪 Wange

🇮🇩 pipi

🇺🇦 щока

🇵🇱 policzek

🇯🇵 頬 (ほお)

🇫🇷 joue

🇪🇸 mejilla

🇹🇷 yanak

🇰🇷 뺨 (ppyam)

🇸🇦 خد (khadd)

🇨🇿 tvář

🇸🇰 líce

🇨🇳 面颊 (miànjiá)

🇸🇮 lic

🇮🇸 kinn

🇰🇿 бет

🇬🇪 ლოყა (loqa)

🇦🇿 yanaq

🇲🇽 mejilla

Word origin

The word 'cheek' originated from the Old English word 'ceace' meaning jaw, jawbone, or jaw muscle. Over time, it evolved to refer specifically to the fleshy part of the human face below the eye. The term 'cheek' has been used in English for centuries to describe both the anatomical feature and as a metaphor for impudence or audacity.