cheek

• Substantif désignant la partie latérale du visage située sous l'œil, ou un comportement impoli, effronté ou manquant de respect.

A noun referring to either side of the face below the eye, or behavior that is rude or disrespectful.

1. Side of the faceA1formal

   The fleshy part of the face below the eye and between the nose and ear.

   joue (partie du visage)

   • She kissed him on the cheek.
   • His cheeks turned red from embarrassment.
   • The baby has chubby pink cheeks.

2. Impudence or rudenessB2informalbritish

   Behavior that is rude, disrespectful, or bold.

   Effronterie, insolence

   • He had the cheek to ask for a raise after being late every day.
   • What a cheek! She took my seat without asking.
   • I can't believe he had the cheek to criticize my work.

   Synonymesaudacityboldnessbrasseffronterygallimpertinenceinsolencelipnervepresumptionsass

• Verbe signifiant dire ou faire quelque chose d'impoli ou d'insolent à quelqu'un, en particulier envers une personne en position d'autorité.

A verb meaning to speak or behave in a rude or impertinent manner towards someone.

1. To speak impudentlyB2informalbritish

   To speak to someone in a rude or disrespectful way, often in a playful or defiant manner.

   parler avec insolence

   • The student cheeked the teacher and got detention.
   • Don't you dare cheek your grandmother like that!
   • He was always cheekeing his older brother.

   Synonymesmouth offsass