tongue-in-cheek

Example Sentences

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She would just be free and wear glitter on her face and have feathers in her hair and her music was very unapologetically brash and tongue-in-cheek with the lyrics.

From Los Angeles Times

The "unexpected beef", as described by some commentators, led to a flood of responses on social media in support of Jorginho and his family - some serious, some tongue-in-cheek.

From BBC

Though set in Ghost Town with period garb, there are modern flourishes, such as tongue-in-cheek nods to the theme park’s attractions and a damsel in distress who ultimately proves to be anything but.

From Los Angeles Times

“If you must join a movement,” he advises, tongue-in-cheek, “make sure there’s dancing.”

From Salon

In the tongue-in-cheek video made by Welsh government-funded site wales.com, Rhys says Wales' contribution to American culture and history dates back centuries.

From BBC