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cheek

/t͡ʃiːk/noun, verb1 syllable

Cheek means: impudent aggressiveness.

Synonyms for cheek15

noun, as in impudent aggressiveness

boldness, nerve, brass, face

noun, as in an impudent statement

impudence, impertinence

noun, as in either of the two large fleshy masses of muscular tissue that form the human rump

buttock

also used for cheek

wang, arsecheek, asscheek, butt cheek, nether cheek, brass neck, sass, chutzpah

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What does cheek mean?5

noun

1

impudent aggressiveness“I couldn't believe her boldness”

2

an impudent statement

3

either of the two large fleshy masses of muscular tissue that form the human rump

4

either side of the face below the eyes

verb

1

speak impudently to

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with cheek?33

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All 33 rhymes for cheek, grouped by syllable

Cheek in a sentence

  • If slapped on one cheek, turn the other cheek.sabretou
  • There was a smudge of lipstick on his cheek, and his tie was loose.Hybrid
  • Thy cheeks are beautiful as the turtledove's, thy neck as jewels.carlosalberto
  • Your cheeks, two pomegranate cuts, can be seen behind the veil.carlosalberto
  • At last they were ready, cheeks scarlet and eyes glowing with excitement.Hybrid
  • She called out to him, with tears running down her cheeks.CK
  • She read his letter, with tears streaming down her cheeks.CM
  • My companions, who weren't wearing hats, apparently had their noses and cheeks turn red.unknown

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Forms of cheek

as a noun

plural
cheeks

as a verb

past tense
cheeked
present participle
cheeking
third-person singular
cheeks
past participle
cheeked