■ noun
1》 either side of the face below the eye.
2》 either of the buttocks.
3》 either of two side pieces or parts arranged in lateral pairs in a structure.
4》 rude or disrespectful talk or behaviour.
■ verb informal speak impertinently to.
Phrases
~ by jowl close together.
~ to ~ (of a couple dancing) with their heads close together in a romantic way.
turn the other ~ refrain from retaliating after an attack or insult. [with biblical allusion to Matt. 5:39.]
Derivatives
-~ed adjective
Origin
OE cē(a)ce , cēoce '~, jaw', of W. Gmc origin.