tongue-in-cheek
(tongue-in-cheek)
3 syllables
Definition
adjective. Meant or expressed ironically or facetiously.
Example Sentence
Her tongue-in-cheek comment made everyone laugh during the meeting.
More Example Sentences
The movie was filled with tongue-in-cheek humor that kept the audience entertained.
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