noun
plural cheeks
[count] :the part of the face that is below the eye and to the side of the nose and mouth
Brit :an attitude or way of behaving that is rude and does not show proper respect [noncount]
[count] informal :one of the two parts of the body that a person sits on :buttocks
cheek by jowl
very close together
turn the other cheek
to choose not to try to hurt or insult someone who has hurt or insulted you
US