cheek it through
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Meaning · English
To endure with an air of unearned confidence.
Register: dated, slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
He's cheeking it through that class, and the surprising thing is, it's working!
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “cheek it through” mean?
To endure with an air of unearned confidence.
Is “cheek it through” formal or informal?
cheek it through is generally dated, slang.