Has cheek meaning?
You say that someone has a cheek when you are annoyed or shocked at something unreasonable that they have done. [informal] I’m amazed they had the cheek to ask in the first place.
Which is cheek on face?
English Language Learners Definition of cheek : the part of the face that is below the eye and to the side of the nose and mouth.
Is it cheek or cheeks?
The plural form of cheek; more than one (kind of) cheek.
What does cheek mean slang?
Slang. either of the buttocks.
Why is cheek called cheek?
Your cheek is the part of your face under your eye and between your ear and nose. Informally, your cheeks are also your buttocks or bottom — and when you’re a little rude or sassy, your attitude itself can be called cheek. It comes from the Old English word ceace, “jaw,” which probably stems from ceowan, “chew.”
What is human cheek?
The cheeks (Latin: buccae) constitute the area of the face below the eyes and between the nose and the left or right ear. The area between the inside of the cheek and the teeth and gums is called the vestibule or buccal pouch or buccal cavity and forms part of the mouth.
Have the cheek to meaning?
2. singular/uncountable behaviour that is rude or does not show respect, especially towards someone who is older or more important. I’ve had enough of your cheek. have the cheek to do something: He had the cheek to suggest that I should be the one to apologize!
What does cheeks mean in slang?
What is the use of cheeks?
The cheek aids in enzymatic digestion by the secretion of the enzymes from the parotid gland. While in mechanical digestion, the cheek aids in maintaining the food in the mouth so that it can be chewed and swallowed. The majority of the muscles in the cheek region contribute to facial expression.
How many cheeks does a girl have?
A human has 4 cheeks.
Had a lot of cheek meaning?
impudence or effrontery: He’s got a lot of cheek to say that to me! Slang. either of the buttocks.
What does calling a girl chick mean?
young woman
slang a girl or young woman, esp an attractive one. a young child: used as a term of endearment.