Definition of "cheek" []

• The fleshy part of either side of the face below the eye and between the nose and ear. (noun)
• Something resembling the cheek in shape or position. (noun)
• Either of the buttocks. (noun)
• Impertinent boldness: had the cheek to insult his hosts. (noun)
• Informal To speak impudently to. (verb-transitive)

American Heritage(R) Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright (c) 2011 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

• "Petzal, with his tongue firmly in cheek, is spot on."
• "Essentially I was making the same point you are, a bit more tongue in cheek though."
• "I sincerely hope this article was written with tongue firmly planted in cheek, or else I pray for you."