tongue-in-cheek
US /ˌtʌŋɪnˈtʃik/
・UK /ˌtʌŋɪnˈtʃi:k/
B1
adjective
- Expressing a thought in a way that appears serious, but is actually meant to be humorous or ironic.
adverb
- In a humorous or ironic way; not to be taken seriously.
- In a manner that is humorous or ironic, often pretending to be serious.