Cheek meaning

What does “cheek” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“cheek” is a noun and verb with 5 meanings. Its most common meaning is: either side of the face below the eyes.

cheek

noun

  1. either side of the face below the eyes

  2. an impudent statement

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

    Synonymsbuttock
  4. impudent aggressiveness

    “I couldn't believe her boldness”

    “he had the effrontery to question my honesty”

verb

  1. speak impudently to

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University