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Raretongue in cheek
The correct spelling is tongue in cheek.
How to pronounce tongue in cheek
adjective
Say it like: Ton-gue- in- ch-eek
The correct spelling is tongue in cheek. Not intended seriously; jocular or humorous. For example: "He gave a tongue-in-cheek explanation of why the sky was blue, offering a theory about some primordial discount on light blue paint."
Usage Examples
“He gave a tongue-in-cheek explanation of why the sky was blue, offering a theory about some primordial discount on light blue paint.”
Definition
adjective
- 1.Not intended seriously; jocular or humorous.
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