n.
Pronunciation: ' ch ē k
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English cheke, from Old English c ē ace; akin to Middle Low German k ā ke jawbone
Date: before 12th century
1 : the fleshy side of the face below the eye and above and to the side of the mouth broadly : the lateral aspect of the head
2 : something suggestive of the human cheek in position or form especially : one of two laterally paired parts
3 : insolent boldness and self-assurance
4 : BUTTOCK 1
synonyms see TEMERITY
– cheek · ful \ - ˌ fu ̇ l \ noun