idiom

tongue in cheek

3Sections

Being ironic or joking; not meant to be taken seriously

Definition

Being ironic or joking; not meant to be taken seriously

Examples

  • I meant that TONGUE IN CHEEK
  • She said it TONGUE IN CHEEK
  • It was a TONGUE-IN-CHEEK remark

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms:

  • ironic
  • joking
  • not serious

Antonyms:

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