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cheek

Pronunciation: [tʃiːk]

Word

Learn how to use cheek in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “body part”

(noun) the soft part of your face below your eyes and beside your nose. It helps to show expressions, like when you smile or frown.

Example

She has rosy cheeks that turn pink when she is happy.

Example

His cheeks were not visible because he was wearing a thick scarf.

Example

Can you touch your cheeks and feel how soft they are?

Context: “behavior/teasing”

(verb) to touch someone's cheek playfully or to cheekily speak to someone. Sometimes, it means joking around with a friend or being a little naughty.

Example

He gently cheeked her before they started the game, making everyone laugh.

Example

She didn't cheek her friends because they were having a serious discussion.

Example

Did you cheek him when he told that funny story?

Context: “attitude/behavior”

(noun) a bold or disrespectful attitude. It's when someone is a bit cheeky or rude in a playful way.

Example

His cheek made the teacher smile, even though it was a little rude.

Example

Her serious nature meant she wouldn't tolerate any cheek from the students.

Example

Do you think his cheek got him into trouble today?

How to pronounce cheek

Pronunciation: [tʃiːk]

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