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cheek in Finnish

cheek in Finnish is poski, pakara, peppuposki — cheek means the soft, fleshy part on either side of the face, below the eye.

cheek in Finnish

poski
noun
(anatomy) The soft skin on each side of the face, below the eyes; the outer surface of the sides of the oral cavity.
pakara
noun
(anatomy, informal, usually, in the plural) The lower part of the buttocks that is often exposed beneath very brief underwear, swimwear, or extremely short shorts.
peppuposki
noun
(anatomy, informal, usually, in the plural) The lower part of the buttocks that is often exposed beneath very brief underwear, swimwear, or extremely short shorts.
pyllyposki
noun
(anatomy, informal, usually, in the plural) The lower part of the buttocks that is often exposed beneath very brief underwear, swimwear, or extremely short shorts.
otsa
noun
(figurative, informal, uncountable) Impudence.
varsi
noun
(nautical) pump-cheek, pump-cheeks, a piece of wood cut out fork-shaped in which the brake is fastened by means of a bolt and can thus move around and move the upper box of the pump up and down

What does "cheek" mean?

  1. noun The soft, fleshy part on either side of the face, below the eye.
    "She kissed him on the cheek."
  2. noun Bold or disrespectful speech; impudence, especially in a way that's more cheeky than offensive.
    "He had the cheek to ask for a raise after being late all week."
  3. verb To speak to someone in a bold, disrespectful way.
    "Don't cheek me, young man."

cheek in a sentence

  • She kissed him on the cheek.
  • His cheeks turned red from the cold.
  • He had the cheek to ask for a raise after being late all week.
  • Don't cheek me, young man.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "cheek" in Finnish?

"cheek" in Finnish is poski, pakara, peppuposki. cheek means: The soft, fleshy part on either side of the face, below the eye.

How do you use "cheek" in a sentence?

Example: "She kissed him on the cheek." In Finnish, "cheek" is poski, pakara, peppuposki.

Are there other ways to say "cheek" in Finnish?

Yes — Finnish has 6 translations listed for "cheek": poski, pakara, peppuposki, pyllyposki, otsa, varsi.

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