cheeks

Meanings

• noun

  The fleshy parts of the face on either side of the nose and mouth.

  - "She blushed and turned her cheeks."
  - "He gave her a gentle pinch on the cheeks."
  - "The baby's cheeks were rosy and round."

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Pronunciation

1. /tʃiːks/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1676711"

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Synonyms

arsecheek , asscheek , butt cheek , nether cheek , gena , brass neck , chutzpah , impertinence , impudence , nerve , sass , wang

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with cheeks
beaks , leaks , peaks , speaks

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Variants

List of all variants of cheeks that leads to same result
cheek , cheeked , cheeking , cheeks , cheekful , cheekfuls , cheeksful

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English 'cheocas', probably related to 'chew'.

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Trivia

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1. Cheeks are the largest muscles in the human face.

2. The average human face has about 5 muscles in the cheeks.

3. Cheeks are often used as a metaphor for being 'full of' something, such as 'cheeks full of laughter'.

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Related Concepts

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1. cheekbone: The prominent bone structure beneath the skin of the cheek.

2. rosy cheeks: A sign of good health and youthfulness.

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Culture

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Cheeks have cultural significance in various ways. In many cultures, cheeks are kissed as a sign of respect, love, or greeting. In art, cheeks are often depicted as a symbol of youthfulness and vitality. In literature, cheeks are mentioned in various contexts, such as blushing or pinching.

How to Memorize "cheeks"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the location of the cheeks on your face. Imagine the left and right sides of your face, with the nose in the middle and the mouth below.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'cheeks' with the idea of 'roundness' or 'fleshiness'. Think of the round, fleshy parts of your face on either side of your nose and mouth.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by associating the word 'cheeks' with a memorable phrase or image, such as 'Cherries on each side of my face'.

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