cheek in English: One of the two soft round parts of your face below your eyes. (noun)

Translation

One of the two soft round parts of your face below your eyes.

Word origin

From Old English ceace, meaning the jaw or the side of the face.

Gender

Pluralcheeks

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A kiss on the cheek is a common friendly greeting.

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You have two cheeks, so the plural "cheeks" is very common.

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In British English, "cheek" also means rude or bold behaviour.

face

The front part of your head, with your eyes, nose, and mouth.

smile

To turn up the corners of your mouth to show you are happy or friendly.

kiss

To touch someone with your lips to show love or to say hello.

skin

The thin outer layer that covers the whole of your body.

red

Having the colour of blood or of a ripe tomato.

chin

The part of your face below your mouth, at the bottom of your jaw.

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