tongue-in-cheek

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

ruОписывает высказывание или стиль, которые являются юмористическими или ироничными, не предназначенными для восприятия всерьёз.esDescribe una declaración o un estilo que es humorístico o irónico, no destinado a tomarse en serio, a menudo con un tono de burla sutil o fingida seriedad.frQualifie une remarque, un propos ou un style qui est humoristique ou ironique, sans être à prendre au sérieux.deBeschreibt eine Äußerung oder einen Stil, die humorvoll oder ironisch gemeint sind und nicht ernst genommen werden sollen.ptDescreve uma fala ou um estilo que é bem-humorado ou irônico, não pretendendo ser levado a sério.zh形容言语或风格带有幽默、讽刺或调侃意味，并非当真。arيصف قولًا أو أسلوبًا يتسم بالسخرية أو الفكاهة أو التهكم اللطيف، ولا يُقصد به أن يُؤخذ على محمل الجد.

1. Humorous or ironic B2 informal

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

   • 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.

   ruШутливый или ироничныйesIrónico, humorísticofrironique, avec un clin d'œildeScherzhaft oder ironischptJocoso ou irônicozh幽默或讽刺的arساخر على نحو مازح

   Sinônimos: facetiousironicjocularmockingplayfulsardonicsatiricalwry

   Antônimos: earnestliteralserioussincerestraightforward

• more tongue-in-cheek comparative form
• most tongue-in-cheek superlative form

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.

ruВ юмористической, ироничной или неискренней манере; не предназначенный для восприятия всерьёз. Описывает высказывание или действие, произнесённое с тонкой насмешкой или игривым преувеличением, часто с серьёзным лицом.esDe manera humorística, irónica o no sincera; no destinado a tomarse en serio. Describe una declaración o acción dicha con sutil burla o exageración juguetona, a menudo con seriedad en el rostro.frD'une manière humoristique ou ironique, sans être sérieux ; se dit d'une remarque ou d'une action empreinte d'une moquerie subtile ou d'une exagération ludique, souvent faite avec un air sérieux.deIn einer humorvollen, ironischen oder nicht ganz ernst gemeinten Art; nicht wörtlich zu verstehen. Beschreibt eine Äußerung oder Handlung, die mit feiner Spöttelei oder spielerischer Übertreibung vorgebracht wird, oft mit ernster Miene.ptDe 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.zh以幽默、讽刺或不真诚的方式；不打算被当真。形容说话或行为带有微妙的嘲弄或戏谑的夸张，常常是板着脸说的。arبأسلوب ساخر أو مازح أو غير صادق؛ لا يُقصد به أن يُؤخذ على محمل الجد. يصف قولاً أو فعلاً يُلقى بتلميح ساخر أو مبالغة مداعبة، وغالباً بوجه جاد.

1. In a bantering fashion B2 informal

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

   • 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.

   ruШутливоesEn tono de bromafrsur le ton de la plaisanteriedeAugenzwinkerndptEm tom de brincadeirazh开玩笑地arبشكل مازح

   Sinônimos: facetiouslyhumorouslyironicallyjokinglyplayfullyteasingly

   Antônimos: earnestlyseriouslysincerely

2. Not seriously B2 informal

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

   • 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.

   ruНесерьёзноesEn broma, no en seriofrde façon ironiquedeNicht ernst gemeintptDe brincadeirazh半开玩笑地arبشكل غير جدي

   Sinônimos: facetiouslyhumorouslyironicallyjokinglyplayfully

   Antônimos: seriously

• more tongue-in-cheek comparative form
• most tongue-in-cheek superlative form