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Definition cheek in American English

cheek noun

noun
/tʃik/
1

the soft part on each side of your face below your eyes

Example

Sarah kissed her on the cheek.

Example

pale/pink/rosy cheeks

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2

one of the two soft parts of your body that you sit on

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3

behavior that is rude or does not show respect, especially toward someone who is older or more important

Example

I've had enough of your cheek.

Example

He had the cheek to suggest that I should be the one to apologize!

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Definition cheek in American English