cheek in Greek
cheek in Greek is μάγουλο, ζυγωματικά, κωλομέρι — cheek means the soft, fleshy part on either side of the face, below the eye.
cheek in Greek
μάγουλο
Pronounced: magoulo
(anatomy) The soft skin on each side of the face, below the eyes; the outer surface of the sides of the oral cavity.
ζυγωματικά
Pronounced: zygomatika
(anatomy) The soft skin on each side of the face, below the eyes; the outer surface of the sides of the oral cavity.
κωλομέρι
Pronounced: kolomeri
(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.
θράσος
Pronounced: thrasos
(figurative, informal, uncountable) Impudence.
What does "cheek" mean?
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noun The soft, fleshy part on either side of the face, below the eye.
"The baby had a smear of porridge on her left cheek."
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noun Bold or disrespectful speech; impudence, especially in a way that's more cheeky than offensive.
"It takes a lot of cheek to turn up late and demand the best seat."
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verb To speak to someone in a bold, disrespectful way.
"The pupil got a detention for cheeking the teacher in front of the class."
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cheek in a sentence
- The baby had a smear of porridge on her left cheek.
- She kissed him on the cheek.
- It takes a lot of cheek to turn up late and demand the best seat.
- Of all the cheek! She borrowed my coat without asking and returned it muddy.
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What is "cheek" in Greek?
"cheek" in Greek is μάγουλο, ζυγωματικά, κωλομέρι. cheek means: The soft, fleshy part on either side of the face, below the eye.
How do you pronounce μάγουλο?
"cheek" in Greek is μάγουλο, pronounced "magoulo".
How do you use "cheek" in a sentence?
Example: "The baby had a smear of porridge on her left cheek." In Greek, "cheek" is μάγουλο, ζυγωματικά, κωλομέρι.
Are there other ways to say "cheek" in Greek?
Yes — Greek has 4 translations listed for "cheek": μάγουλο, ζυγωματικά, κωλομέρι, θράσος.
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