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Definition of Tongue-in-cheek

1. Adverb. In a bantering fashion. "He spoke to her banteringly"

2. Adjective. Cleverly amusing in tone. "Tongue-in-cheek advice"

3. Adverb. Not seriously. "I meant it facetiously"

Definition of Tongue-in-cheek

1. Adjective. (idiomatic) not intended seriously; jocular or humorous ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Tongue-in-cheek

tonging tongkang tongkangs tongman tongmen tongs tongster tongsters tonguage tongue

tongue-and-groove tongue-boring tongue-clacker tongue-fish tongue-flower tongue-in-cheek (current term) tongue-in-chic tongue-lash tongue-lashing tongue-lashings

tongue-pad tongue-pads tongue-shaped tongue-shell tongue-shells tongue-swallowing tongue-tie tongue-tied tongue-twister tongue-twisters

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