tongue-in-cheek
Example Sentences
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“Well, maybe a little,” he said, before quickly adding he was being half tongue-in-cheek.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 2, 2026
The somewhat tongue-in-cheek concept, where children are given intense football coaching from an early age, exploded on social media following Mbappe's rapid rise.
From BBC ● Jun. 16, 2026
In Seattle, telecommunications company Lumen did its best to turn the situation on its head, filming a tongue-in-cheek video from the stadium it sponsors, normally the home of the NFL's Seahawks and MLS' Sounders.
From Barron's ● Jun. 12, 2026
They remain friendly enough for Kupp to reach out to Donald a few days ago with tongue-in-cheek advice to stay retired.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 4, 2026
She put up with the officers asking tongue-in-cheek questions about her procedures.
From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover
