Phrase guide

face cheek

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

One of the cheeks of a person's face.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: humorous, often, rare

Examples

  • Shut your face cheeks!

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: cheek

History

Etymology

From face + cheek, by analogy with butt cheek.