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cheek

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  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