cheek

/ˈchēk/

Middle English cheke, from Old English cēace; akin to Middle Low German kāke jawbone

noun

  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

temerity audacity hardihood effrontery nerve cheek gall chutzpah mean conspicuous or flagrant boldness. temerity suggests boldness arising from rashness and contempt of danger. audacity implies a disregard of restraints commonly imposed by convention or prudence.

verb

  1. to speak rudely or impudently to

adverb

  1. side by side