Looking for the meaning of the word CHEEK in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of CHEEK with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Cheek
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
Old English cē(a)ce, cēoce ‘cheek, jaw’, of West Germanic origin; related to Dutch kaak
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
tʃiːk
Dialects: British English
Definition:
either side of the face below the eye
Short Definition:part of face
Examples:- tears rolled down her cheeks
Definition:
talk or behaviour regarded as rude or lacking in respect
Short Definition:impertinent talk or behaviour
Examples:- he had the cheek to complain
Word: Cheek
Speech Type: Verb
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
tʃiːk
Dialects: British English
Definition:
speak impertinently to
Short Definition:speak impertinently to
Examples:- Frankie always got away with cheeking his elders
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