# cheeking

Pronunciation: say "CHEE-king" /ˈt͡ʃiːkɪŋ/

## Verb

1. Present participle and gerund of cheek. — present participle and gerund of cheek
   - Simple: Present participle of cheek. Use this -ing form when the rude talking back is happening now.
   - _She was cheeking the referee throughout the whole match._
   - _Cheeking your boss is rarely a good career move._

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