hollow cheeks
/ˈhɒloʊ tʃiːks/
CommonSunken or concave cheeks that give the face a sharp, angular, model-like structure.
A desired feature in looksmaxxing and male model aesthetics. Can be natural, achieved through low body fat, or exaggerated with makeup contouring.
Real-world examples4 examples
| # | Example | What it means | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | the hollow cheeks are what make his face look so sharp | The person is attributing the subject's angular, attractive face to that specific feature. | reddit, 2023 |
| 02 | lost 15 lbs and finally got hollow cheeks. face changed completely | The person achieved more defined cheeks through significant weight loss. | reddit, 2024 |
| 03 | hollow cheeks are the cheat code for looking like a model | Facial definition in the cheek area completely improves perceived attractiveness. | x, 2024 |
| 04 | do i have hollow cheeks yet or am i still baby faced | The person is asking whether their facial structure has become defined enough. | tiktok, 2023 |
Use it when
- Describing someone with a sharp, angular face.
- Discussing facial aesthetics goals in looksmaxxing contexts.
- Complimenting someone's defined facial structure.
- Describing the effect of mewing, low body fat, or bone structure on face shape.
Do not use it when
- Someone looks unwell or severely underweight.
Origin and context
A descriptive aesthetic term from modeling and beauty culture that was adopted by online looksmaxxing and male attractiveness communities. Became a frequently referenced facial feature goal in the early 2020s.
- First seen
- early-2020s
- Confidence
- low
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