Meaning Of The Word Tongue in cheek

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tongue in cheek
phrase: A tongue-in-cheek remark or attitude is not serious, although it may seem to be.

tongue in cheek in American English
ironically or mockingly; insincerely
used to describe a remark or a piece of writing that is meant to be funny and ironic, and is not meant to be taken seriously

tongue-in-cheek
humorously ironic, mocking, or insincere

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