Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
with-tongue-in-cheek
idiom
/wɪð tʌŋ ɪn tʃik/
Definition
A phrase used to indicate that something is said in jest or not meant to be taken seriously.
Examples
- She made a with-tongue-in-cheek remark about the chef’s disastrous meal.
- His compliments were delivered with tongue in cheek, leaving everyone unsure if he was serious.
- The critic’s review was filled with tongue-in-cheek comments about the play’s shortcomings.
Meaning
The expression often implies a sense of irony or humor in communication, suggesting that the speaker is not being sincere.
Synonyms
- ironically
- jokingly
- facetiously
