Cheek (Verb)
Meaning
Speak impudently to.
Classification
Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
Examples
- He had a tendency to cheek his teachers whenever they criticized him.
- She showed no respect and decided to cheek the policeman who pulled her over.
- Don't even think about trying to cheek your boss, he won't take it lightly.
- The insolent kid would often cheek his parents as if he knew better.
- He got in trouble for attempting to cheek the principal during the school assembly.