tongue-in-cheek | Amarkosh - Dictionary of Bharat

Meaning of word tongue-in-cheek from English dictionary with examples, synonyms and antonyms.

Meaning : In a bantering fashion.

Example : He spoke to her banteringly.

Synonyms : banteringly

Meaning : Not seriously.

Example : I meant it facetiously.

Synonyms : facetiously, jokingly

Meaning : Cleverly amusing in tone.

Example : A bantering tone.
Facetious remarks.
Tongue-in-cheek advice.

Synonyms : bantering, facetious