puffy cheek

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Describes cheeks that are swollen and soft, perhaps from crying, lack of sleep, or an allergic reaction.

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  • After crying all night, she woke up with puffy cheeks.
  • The child had puffy cheeks after crying.
  • You can tell he hasn't slept well from his red eyes and puffy cheeks.
  • Her face was slightly puffy, especially her cheeks, due to the allergic reaction.
  • An allergic reaction to the medication caused his cheeks to become puffy.
  • He woke up with puffy cheeks from sleeping on his side.
  • My cheeks are always a little puffy in the morning.
  • The baby's puffy cheeks made him look even more adorable.
  • The tooth infection resulted in a painful, puffy cheek.
  • After the dental procedure, his cheeks felt puffy and sore.
  • The newborn had adorable, puffy cheeks that made him look like a little cherub.
  • The hamster stored nuts in its puffy cheeks.
  • If I eat too much salty food, I know my cheeks will be puffy the next day.
  • Her puffy cheeks were a sign of her recent illness.
  • Is your right cheek puffy because of the bee sting?
  • The doctor noted the puffy cheeks and recommended rest.
  • She gently touched her puffy cheek, tenderly feeling the swelling from the injury.
  • He tried to hide his embarrassment by puffing out his puffy cheeks.
  • If you notice a suddenly puffy cheek accompanied by a fever, you should see a doctor.
  • The makeup artist added a subtle blush to her puffy cheeks.