Cheek

/tʃiːk/

The meaning and definition of Cheek, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

noun

One of the pieces of a machine, or of timber or stonework, that form corresponding sides or a similar pair.
“the cheeks of a vice; the cheeks of a gun carriage”
Impudence.
“You’ve got some cheek, asking me for money!”

verb

To be impudent towards.
“Don't cheek me, you little rascal!”
To pull a horse's head back toward the saddle using the cheek strap of the bridle.

Synonyms arsecheek asscheek butt cheek nether cheek gena brass neck

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