cheek
cheek
/ˈʧiːk/ noun , pl cheeks
1 [ count ] : the part of the face that is below the eye and to the side of the nose and mouth
rosy/chubby cheeks
He kissed her on the cheek.
They were sitting/dancing/posing cheek to cheek. [=with their cheeks touching]
— see also tongue in cheek
2 Brit : an attitude or way of behaving that is rude and does not show proper respect
[ noncount ] He had the cheek [=nerve] to complain that our gift was cheap.
[ singular ] He's got a cheek ignoring us like that.
3 [ count ] informal : one of the two parts of the body that a person sits on : buttocks
cheek by jowl
: very close together
We sat cheek by jowl [=side by side] with the city's elite.
cheap knickknacks displayed cheek by jowl with fine antiques
turn the other cheek
: to choose not to try to hurt or insult someone who has hurt or insulted you
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