cheek
/t͡ʃiːk/
noun9
verb3
forms
cheeked · cheeking · cheeks
Phrases with cheek
- cheek by jowlIn very close physical proximity; crowded together; side by side.
- cheek it outTo brazen out or get through (a situation).
- cheek it throughTo endure with an air of unearned confidence.
- cheek upTo act disrespectfully toward (someone).
- cheek up toTo act disrespectfully toward (someone).
- tongue-in-cheekWith irony.
- turn the other cheekTo accept punishment or injury without retaliating.