Meaning of the word "with your tongue in your cheek" in English
What does "with your tongue in your cheek" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
with your tongue in your cheek
US /wɪð jʊər tʌŋ ɪn jʊər tʃiːk/
UK /wɪð jʊər tʌŋ ɪn jʊər tʃiːk/
Idiom
1.
said or done in an ironic, insincere, or facetious way
Example:
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He said he loved my new haircut, but I think he said it with his tongue in his cheek.
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The comedian delivered his political jokes with his tongue in his cheek.
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