Synonyms of cheek by jowl
6 similar words
Another word for cheek by jowl is shoulder-to-shoulder. Other synonyms of cheek by jowl are alongside and tooth-to-jowl.
Synonyms and similar words for cheek by jowl
adverbIn very close physical proximity; crowded together; side by side.
- alongsideAlong the side; by the side; side by side; abreast.
- cheek for chowlSynonym of cheek by jowl (“in very close physical proximity; crowded together; side by side”).
- elbow to elbowIn close proximity, side by side.
- shoulder-to-shoulderIn close proximity; side-by-side.
- tooth-to-jowlVery close together.
adjectiveOften in the form cheek-by-jowl: in very close physical proximity; crowded together; tightly packed.
- packed like sardinesDensely packed; tightly squeezed together; crammed.
Meaning of cheek by jowl
- adverb In very close physical proximity; crowded together; side by side.
- adverb In very close or intimate association.
- adjective Often in the form cheek-by-jowl: in very close physical proximity; crowded together; tightly packed.
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Questions about synonyms of cheek by jowl
- What is another word for cheek by jowl?
- Cheek by jowl has 6 synonyms on Word.ws, such as shoulder-to-shoulder, alongside and tooth-to-jowl.
- What does cheek by jowl mean?
- Cheek by jowl means in very close physical proximity; crowded together; side by side.
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