Cheek
noun
The soft part of the face below the eye and between the mouth and the ear.
He gave her a kiss on the cheek
Often appears as...
- kiss on the cheek
- rosy cheeks
noun
Used to refer to a person's bold and disrespectful behavior.
The cheek of him to lie right to my face
Often appears as...
- have the cheek to
- with cheek
Usage tips
Disapproving
Colloquial
noun
One of the two sides of a thing.
The cheeks of a vice
Often appears as...
- cheek of a hill
- cheeks of a block
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Technical
noun
A cut of meat from the head of a cow or pig.
Beef cheek is a popular ingredient in some dishes
Often appears as...
- pork cheek
- beef cheek
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Culinary
noun
The soft part of the face below the eye and between the mouth and the ear.
He gave her a kiss on the cheek
Often appears as...
- kiss on the cheek
- rosy cheeks
noun
Used to refer to a person's bold and disrespectful behavior.
The cheek of him to lie right to my face
Often appears as...
- have the cheek to
- with cheek
Usage tips
Disapproving
Colloquial
noun
One of the two sides of a thing.
The cheeks of a vice
Often appears as...
- cheek of a hill
- cheeks of a block
Usage tips
Technical
noun
A cut of meat from the head of a cow or pig.
Beef cheek is a popular ingredient in some dishes
Often appears as...
- pork cheek
- beef cheek
Usage tips
Culinary
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/2Facial Expression
Cheek can indicate emotion, like blushing cheeks showing embarrassment or happiness.
Her cheeks turned red with joy.
Pro Tip 2/2Physical Affection
A kiss on the cheek is a common way to show affection or greet someone in many cultures.
They greeted each other with a kiss on the cheek.
Pro Tip 1/2Facial Expression
Cheek can indicate emotion, like blushing cheeks showing embarrassment or happiness.
Her cheeks turned red with joy.
Pro Tip 2/2Physical Affection
A kiss on the cheek is a common way to show affection or greet someone in many cultures.
They greeted each other with a kiss on the cheek.
Pro Tip 1/2Facial Expression
Cheek can indicate emotion, like blushing cheeks showing embarrassment or happiness.
Her cheeks turned red with joy.
Pro Tip 2/2Physical Affection
A kiss on the cheek is a common way to show affection or greet someone in many cultures.
They greeted each other with a kiss on the cheek.
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Kailash Satyarthi: How...
and the first tear of joy rolls down on her cheek, I see the glimpse of God in it -- this is my biggest inspiration. And I am so lucky that not once, as I said before, but thousands of times, I have been able to witness my God in the faces of those children and they are my biggest inspirations.
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How does a jellyfish...
and recurved teeth behind the sunfish's cheeks. Even tiny lobster slipper larvae can cling to the bell of a jellyfish and hitch a ride, snacking on the jelly while they preserve their own energy for growth. Small agile fish use the jellies as moving reefs for protection,
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How your muscular system...
a muscle that attaches your cheek to your teeth, or the body's tiniest skeletal muscle, a one-millimeter-long tissue fragment called the stapedius that's nestled deep inside the ear. Wherever they occur, skeletal muscles are connected to the somatic nervous system,
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Chris Burkard: The joy...
and I could literally feel the blood trying to leave my hands, feet and face, and rush to protect my vital organs. It was the coldest I've ever been. But even with swollen lips, sunken eyes, and cheeks flushed red,
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Fighting Over Abandoned...
orphans in the end there's no chance that one female can raise a foundling by herself and almost all abandoned chicks are abandoned again one parent is needed to keep the cheek warm while the other goes for food
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Drunk Monkeys PIPE National...
spot it puts in doggy bags called its cheek pouches which it uses while foraging for more food next meal the bone the catch with their distinctively long tails aren't afraid to raid homes
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The power of vulnerabilit...
We perfect. If there's anyone who wants their life to look like this, it would be me, but it doesn't work. Because what we do is we take fat from our butts and put it in our cheeks.
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Daydreaming: The bridge...
will welcome the incomparable Aimee Mullins chipmunk cheeks Oh
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The First Bionic Eye PIPE...
down his cheeks he said that he's dead Joakim ample monsters
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10 TOP Natural History...
oh dear big cheeks and narrow bottlenecks
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Kailash Satyarthi: How...
and the first tear of joy rolls down on her cheek, I see the glimpse of God in it -- this is my biggest inspiration. And I am so lucky that not once, as I said before, but thousands of times, I have been able to witness my God in the faces of those children and they are my biggest inspirations.
Video examples
How does a jellyfish...
and recurved teeth behind the sunfish's cheeks. Even tiny lobster slipper larvae can cling to the bell of a jellyfish and hitch a ride, snacking on the jelly while they preserve their own energy for growth. Small agile fish use the jellies as moving reefs for protection,
Video examples
How your muscular system...
a muscle that attaches your cheek to your teeth, or the body's tiniest skeletal muscle, a one-millimeter-long tissue fragment called the stapedius that's nestled deep inside the ear. Wherever they occur, skeletal muscles are connected to the somatic nervous system,
Video examples
Chris Burkard: The joy...
and I could literally feel the blood trying to leave my hands, feet and face, and rush to protect my vital organs. It was the coldest I've ever been. But even with swollen lips, sunken eyes, and cheeks flushed red,
Video examples
Fighting Over Abandoned...
orphans in the end there's no chance that one female can raise a foundling by herself and almost all abandoned chicks are abandoned again one parent is needed to keep the cheek warm while the other goes for food
Video examples
Drunk Monkeys PIPE National...
spot it puts in doggy bags called its cheek pouches which it uses while foraging for more food next meal the bone the catch with their distinctively long tails aren't afraid to raid homes
Video examples
The power of vulnerabilit...
We perfect. If there's anyone who wants their life to look like this, it would be me, but it doesn't work. Because what we do is we take fat from our butts and put it in our cheeks.
Video examples
Daydreaming: The bridge...
will welcome the incomparable Aimee Mullins chipmunk cheeks Oh
Video examples
The First Bionic Eye PIPE...
down his cheeks he said that he's dead Joakim ample monsters
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10 TOP Natural History...
oh dear big cheeks and narrow bottlenecks
Example 1 of 10
Quote examples
Steven Crowder
Canadian Actor
To all you men out there who want to use turning the other cheek as an excuse for your weakness... man up! Develop yourself to the point that you are powerful enough to face any conflict in your life head on and without trouble. Then, use your newfound confidence to avoid the conflict.
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Fred Couples
American Athlete
My mom was so people-friendly. She was incredible. She'd go to the mall, and she'd talk to everyone. Give people a kiss on the cheek. I think if I wasn't pushed around a lot, I'd be great with people. Maybe I still can be.
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Sofia Vergara
Colombian Model
L. A. is crazy. The women all look the same now. That thing with the cheeks. Like Madonna. Who do they think they're fooling? It doesn't make them look young. You end up looking like a freak.
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Salvador Dali
Spanish Artist
The first man to compare the cheeks of a young woman to a rose was obviously a poet; the first to repeat it was possibly an idiot.
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Gabourey Sidibe
American Actress
I have a nice smile, pretty lips, and big round cheeks. They help me look like a teenager.
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Flannery O'Connor
American Author
I don't deserve any credit for turning the other cheek as my tongue is always in it.
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Adnan Sami
Pakistani Musician
I believe in the philosophy of turning the other cheek.
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Craig Revel Horwood
Australian Dancer
I'm tongue in cheek, but very much to the point.
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Roger Taylor
American Musician
We thought Queen were quite tongue in cheek.
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Kate Winslet
Actress
There's more to life than cheek bones.
Quote examples
Steven Crowder
Canadian Actor
To all you men out there who want to use turning the other cheek as an excuse for your weakness... man up! Develop yourself to the point that you are powerful enough to face any conflict in your life head on and without trouble. Then, use your newfound confidence to avoid the conflict.
Quote examples
Fred Couples
American Athlete
My mom was so people-friendly. She was incredible. She'd go to the mall, and she'd talk to everyone. Give people a kiss on the cheek. I think if I wasn't pushed around a lot, I'd be great with people. Maybe I still can be.
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Sofia Vergara
Colombian Model
L. A. is crazy. The women all look the same now. That thing with the cheeks. Like Madonna. Who do they think they're fooling? It doesn't make them look young. You end up looking like a freak.
Quote examples
Salvador Dali
Spanish Artist
The first man to compare the cheeks of a young woman to a rose was obviously a poet; the first to repeat it was possibly an idiot.
Quote examples
Gabourey Sidibe
American Actress
I have a nice smile, pretty lips, and big round cheeks. They help me look like a teenager.
Quote examples
Flannery O'Connor
American Author
I don't deserve any credit for turning the other cheek as my tongue is always in it.
Quote examples
Adnan Sami
Pakistani Musician
I believe in the philosophy of turning the other cheek.
Quote examples
Craig Revel Horwood
Australian Dancer
I'm tongue in cheek, but very much to the point.
Quote examples
Roger Taylor
American Musician
We thought Queen were quite tongue in cheek.
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Kate Winslet
Actress
There's more to life than cheek bones.
Example 1 of 10
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