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tongue-in-cheek
tongue-in-cheek - Dictionary definition and meaning for word
tongue-in-cheek
Definition
(adj) cleverly amusing in tone
Synonyms
:
bantering
,
facetious
Example Sentence
a bantering tone
facetious remarks
tongue-in-cheek advice
Definition
(adv) in a bantering fashion
Synonyms
:
banteringly
Example Sentence
he spoke to her banteringly
Definition
(adv) not seriously
Synonyms
:
facetiously
,
jokingly
Example Sentence
I meant it facetiously
Word used in video below:
text: ♪ Left cheek, right cheek, left cheek, right cheek ♪
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