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- cheeky/ˈtʃiː.ki/showing a lack of respect or politeness in a way that is amusing or not seriously offensiveadjectivenounB1
- cheep/tʃiːp/The short, high-pitched, faint sound made by a young bird.nounverbverb-intransitive+1C1
- cheer/tʃɪə(r)/To shout approval, praise, or encouragement; to make someone feel happier or more hopeful.interjectionnounverb+2B1 (Intermediate)
- cheerer-upper/ˌtʃɪər.ər ˈʌp.ər/A person or thing that makes someone feel happier or more cheerful.nounC2 (rarely used, understood but low-frequency)
- cheerio/ˌtʃɪə.riˈəʊ/A farewell expression; a friendly way of saying goodbye.interjectionnounMedium-low in British English; Very low in American English
- cheerlead/ˈtʃɪə.liːd/To lead organized cheering, especially at a sports event, to encourage a team; by extension, to energetically support or promote a person, cause, or idea.verb-intransitiveverb-transitiveB2
- cheerleader/ˈtʃɪəliːdə/A person, typically a young woman in American contexts, who leads cheers and performs coordinated chants and dance routines at sporting events to encourage team spirit.nounB2
- cheerleading/ˈtʃɪəˌliːdɪŋ/The activity of leading organized cheers and performing choreographed chants, jumps, and gymnastics to encourage a sports team and entertain an audience.nounB2
- cheese/tʃiːz/A food made from the pressed curds of milk, often produced in a wide variety of flavours and textures.nounverb-intransitiveverb-transitiveA2
- cheese cutter/ˈtʃiːz ˌkʌtə(r)/A tool or device designed for slicing cheese.nounB2
- cheese eater/ˈtʃiːz ˌiːtə(r)/A person who consumes cheese; often used as a neutral descriptor for someone fond of cheese.nounC2
- cheese fries/ˈtʃiːz fraɪz/A dish of French fries topped with melted cheese sauce.plural-nounMedium
- cheese mite/ˈtʃiːz ˌmaɪt/A tiny arachnid of the species Acarus siro or Tyrophagus casei, which feeds on cheese, especially in stored, aged, or ripening contexts.nounC1/C2 (Very Low)
- cheese pie/ˈtʃiːz ˌpaɪ/A baked dish consisting of a pastry crust filled primarily with cheese.nounLow
- cheese product/ˈtʃiːz ˌprɒd.ʌkt/A food item made from dairy ingredients, primarily derived from cheese but often containing additives or substitutes and not meeting legal standards to be labeled as "cheese."nounC1
- cheese sauce/ˈtʃiːz ˌsɔːs/A savory, typically creamy sauce made primarily from cheese, often melted with butter, milk, or cream, used as a topping or ingredient in various dishes.nounCommon
- cheese skipper/ˈtʃiːz ˌskɪp.ə/A small fly larva that infests cheese and other stored foods, known for its ability to jump.nounLow
- cheese spread/ˈtʃiːz ˌspred/A soft, spreadable preparation made from cheese, often mixed with other ingredients like cream, herbs, or flavorings, used as a topping for bread, crackers, etc.nounB1
- cheese steak/ˈtʃiːz ˌsteɪk/A sandwich consisting of thinly sliced beefsteak and melted cheese, typically served on a long roll.nounMedium
- cheese straw/ˈtʃiːz ˌstrɔː/A thin, crisp pastry snack made with cheese and dough, typically cut into straw-like strips and baked.nounC1
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