Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun cheek

4 senses of cheek

Sense 1
cheek -- (either side of the face below the eyes)
       => feature, lineament -- (the characteristic parts of a person's face: eyes and nose and mouth and chin; "an expression of pleasure crossed his features"; "his lineaments were very regular")

Sense 2
impudence, cheek, impertinence -- (an impudent statement)
       => disrespect, discourtesy -- (an expression of lack of respect)

Sense 3
buttock, cheek -- (either of the two large fleshy masses of muscular tissue that form the human rump)
       => body part -- (any part of an organism such as an organ or extremity)

Sense 4
boldness, nerve, brass, face, cheek -- (impudent aggressiveness; "I couldn't believe her boldness"; "he had the effrontery to question my honesty")
       => aggressiveness -- (the quality of being bold and enterprising)

Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of verb cheek

1 sense of cheek

Sense 1
cheek -- (speak impudently to)
       => talk, speak -- (exchange thoughts; talk with; "We often talk business"; "Actions talk louder than words")

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