tongue-in-cheek

• Descreve uma fala ou um estilo que é bem-humorado ou irônico, não pretendendo ser levado a sério.

Describes a remark or style that is humorous or ironic, not meant to be taken seriously.

1. Humorous or ironicB2informal

   Expressed in a way that is not meant to be taken seriously; often with a subtle, playful irony.

   Jocoso ou irônico

   • His tongue-in-cheek remark about the weather made everyone laugh.
   • The article was written in a tongue-in-cheek style, poking fun at modern life.
   • She gave a tongue-in-cheek apology that was clearly not sincere.

   Sinônimosfacetiousironicjocularmockingplayfulsardonicsatiricalwry

   Antônimosearnestliteralserioussincerestraightforward

• De modo humorístico, irônico ou não sincero, sem intenção de ser levado a sério. Descreve um comentário ou ação feita com zombaria sutil ou exagero brincalhão, muitas vezes mantendo uma expressão séria.

An adverb (or adjective) meaning "in a humorous, ironic, or insincere manner; not meant to be taken seriously." It describes a statement or action delivered with subtle mockery or playful exaggeration, often with a straight face.

1. In a bantering fashionB2informal

   In a way that is humorous or ironic, not meant to be taken seriously.

   Em tom de brincadeira

   • He said it tongue-in-cheek, but everyone laughed.
   • She made a tongue-in-cheek remark about the weather.
   • The article was written tongue-in-cheek, poking fun at the situation.

   Sinônimosfacetiouslyhumorouslyironicallyjokinglyplayfullyteasingly

   Antônimosearnestlyseriouslysincerely

2. Not seriouslyB2informal

   In a manner that is not intended to be taken literally or seriously.

   De brincadeira

   • His apology was tongue-in-cheek, but she accepted it anyway.
   • The comment was tongue-in-cheek, so don't worry about it.
   • They joked tongue-in-cheek about the long meeting.

   Sinônimosfacetiouslyhumorouslyironicallyjokinglyplayfully

   Antônimosseriously