A few days ago
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What does “tongue in cheek” mean?

What does “tongue in cheek” mean?

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It means purposely being a smart-aleck and therefore not expecting to be taken seriously.
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A few days ago
wycombew2001
Usually refers to something that has been said or done by someone that is not meant to be taken all that seriously. For instance, if i was to say I am the best yahoo answerer on the planet it would be a “tongue in cheek” comment.
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A few days ago
Shelly
Tongue in cheek – if you say something tongue in cheek, what you have said is a joke, although it might seem to be serious.
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A few days ago
Anonymous
Quite Ez!

It is one of the funniest expressions:

In an ironic manner, not meant to be taken seriously

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to be taken with a pinch of salt. (Sotfened Ridicule).

Origin: It was derived from the facial expression , with tongue in one’s cheek & the wink, in an attempt to suppress the laughter.

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A few days ago
Indiana Frenchman
Sarcasm is sneering, jesting, or mocking a person, a situation or thing. It is often used in a humorous manner and sometimes expressed through particular vocal intonations. Sarcasm is often expressed in ironical statements. It can sometimes be the sincerest form of discourse for the emotionally fragile. This is often done by simply over-emphasizing the actual statement, or particular words of it.
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A few days ago
Skeezix
It means you two are really serious.
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