cheek in Irish
cheek in Irish is grua, leiceann, pluc — cheek means the soft, fleshy part on either side of the face, below the eye.
cheek in Irish
grua
(anatomy) The soft skin on each side of the face, below the eyes; the outer surface of the sides of the oral cavity.
leiceann
(anatomy) The soft skin on each side of the face, below the eyes; the outer surface of the sides of the oral cavity.
pluc
(anatomy) The soft skin on each side of the face, below the eyes; the outer surface of the sides of the oral cavity.
brusaireacht
(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.
"She kissed him on the cheek."
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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."
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verb To speak to someone in a bold, disrespectful way.
"Don't cheek me, young man."
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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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What is "cheek" in Irish?
"cheek" in Irish is grua, leiceann, pluc. 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 Irish, "cheek" is grua, leiceann, pluc.
Are there other ways to say "cheek" in Irish?
Yes — Irish has 4 translations listed for "cheek": grua, leiceann, pluc, brusaireacht.
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