About The Word Tongue-in-cheek

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Tongue-in-cheek

Tongue-in-cheek Meaning & Definition
Tongue-in-cheek Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Tongue-in-cheek?

[adv] not seriously; "I meant it facetiously"
[adv] in a bantering fashion; "he spoke to her banteringly"
[adj] cleverly amusing in tone; "a bantering tone"; "facetious remarks"; "tongue-in-cheek advice"

Synonyms | Synonyms for Tongue-in-cheek: bantering | banteringly | facetious | facetiously | humorous | humourous | jokingly

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