What does CHEEK mean?

Parts of Speech:

Noun, verb

Definitions:

• Noun: either side of the face below the eye and above the jaw; impudent or disrespectful talk or behavior; audacity or nerve
• Verb: speak or act in a way that is rude or disrespectful, typically to someone in authority

Pronunciations:

• US: /tʃik/
• UK: /tʃiːk/

Origin and Usage:

The word "cheek" originated from the Old English word "ceace" which meant jaw, jawbone, or cheekbone. Its modern usage as a noun refers to either side of the face below the eye and above the jaw. As a verb, it refers to speaking or acting in a way that is rude or disrespectful, typically to someone in authority.

Synonyms:

• Impudence
• Insolence
• Disrespect
• Audacity
• Nerve

Related Words:

• Chive
• Cheer
• Check
• Chase
• Chile

Example Sentences:

• She pinched her cheeks to make them rosy.
• He had the cheek to ask for a raise after being late to work every day.
• She showed great cheek by talking back to the teacher.
• He was cheeky to his boss and got fired as a result.