English

cheek

tʃiːk, tʃik
Meaning: the soft part of the face below the eye
Part of Speech: Noun Alternative Readings: tʃik

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Example sentences

The child had a little bit of food on his cheek.
The child had a little bit of food on his cheek.
She kissed her daughter on the cheek.
She kissed her daughter on the cheek.
A freckle can appear on her cheek after a day in the sun.
A freckle can appear on her cheek after a day in the sun.
She wiped a small ink smudge off her cheek.
She wiped a small ink smudge off her cheek.
A single teardrop rolled down her cheek.
A single teardrop rolled down her cheek.

Usage Notes

Refers to the side of the face. In informal British English, it can also mean impudence or rude behavior.

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