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What does tongue in cheek mean?

Education & Reference by Anonymous 2018-05-19 14:47:35

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What does tongue in cheek mean?

7 answers

  • Anonymous

    It means not fully sincere, whether humorous or serious. Anything "tongue in cheek" should not be taken literally.

  • Anonymous

    It means you don't mean what you're saying.

  • Anonymous

    Saying something without meaning it; saying it in a slightly teasing manner.

  • Anonymous

    It seems to denote that a moment in a conversation is awkward, whether that be withholding truth or promoting sarcasm.

  • Anonymous

    "not serious"

  • Anonymous

    Saying something without meaning what you say, often in a sarcastic way.

  • Anonymous

    tongue in cheek phrase of tongue - without really meaning what one is saying or writing.

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