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Definition cheek in British English

cheek noun

noun
/tʃiːk/
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

behaviour that is rude or does not show respect, especially towards 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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3

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

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Definition cheek in British English