tongue-in-cheek

The definition of tongue-in-cheek refers to something said sarcastically or in jest.

(adjective)

An example of something that would be described as tongue-in-cheek is a sarcastic joke that pokes fun at someone in a lighthearted way.

See tongue-in-cheek in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

humorously ironic, mocking, or insincere: a tongue-in-cheek series of commercials for deodorant

See tongue-in-cheek in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Meant or expressed ironically or facetiously.

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