cheek in Swahili
cheek in Swahili is shavu, tako — cheek means the soft, fleshy part on either side of the face, below the eye.
cheek in Swahili
shavu
part of face
tako
colloquial: buttock
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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Frequently asked questions
What is "cheek" in Swahili?
"cheek" in Swahili is shavu, tako. cheek means: The soft, fleshy part on either side of the face, below the eye.
How do you use "cheek" in a sentence?
Example: "The baby had a smear of porridge on her left cheek." In Swahili, "cheek" is shavu, tako.
Are there other ways to say "cheek" in Swahili?
Yes — Swahili has 2 translations listed for "cheek": shavu, tako.
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