tongue-in-cheek

Example Sentences

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It was designed by James Whiting who said that it was intended as a "tongue in cheek" and humourous presentation.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

It’s worth adding that this exercise isn’t merely tongue in cheek, but it also relies on judgment — OK, guessing — as much as science.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 3, 2026

“I want to tell you something about Ron Howard,” said Hurwitz, tongue in cheek.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 7, 2024

Jenner later said her comment "was hyperbole and kind of tongue in cheek."

From Salon • Jul. 17, 2024

Some dictionaries now accept the upstart “to the manor born” as meaning privileged since birth. tongue in cheek.

From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner