cheeks
word · lemma: cheek
/ˈtʃiks/
cheeks
/tʃˈiːks/
cheeks
Definition
The soft, round parts on either side of your face, below your eyes and above your jaw.
Usage & Nuances
Used mainly in the plural; common phrases include 'rosy cheeks', 'puffy cheeks', 'to pinch someone's cheeks', and 'cheeks turning red' (blushing). Singular 'cheek' can also refer to one side only, or be idiomatic for 'impudence' ('He has a lot of cheek').
Spanish: mejillasPortuguese (BR): bochechasPortuguese (PT): bochechasChinese (Simplified): 脸颊Chinese (Traditional): 臉頰Hindi: गालArabic: خدودBengali: গালRussian: щёкиJapanese: ほお - ほっぺたVietnamese: máKorean: 볼Turkish: yanaklarUrdu: گالIndonesian: pipi - pipi (pipi means buttocks in informal use, but it means cheeks in this context)
Example Sentences
Her cheeks are very rosy.
basic
Babies often have chubby cheeks.
basic
She kissed him on the cheeks.
basic
My cheeks turn red when I'm embarrassed.
natural
She puffed out her cheeks and blew out the candles.
natural
My grandma loves to pinch my cheeks when she visits.
natural