cheek
Cross references: 1. temerity 1. cheek \'che-k\ n [ME cheke, fr. OE ce-ace; akin to MLG ka-ke jawbone] 1: the fleshy side of the face below the eye and above and to the side of t he mouth; broadly : the lateral aspect of the head 2: something suggestive of the human cheek in position or form; broadly)X : SIDE 3: EFFRONTERY, IMPUDENCE : in close proximity - cheek by jowl 2. cheek vt : to address rudely or impudently