What is another word for tongue-in-cheek?
138 synonyms foundPronunciation:
[ tˈʌŋɪnt͡ʃˈiːk], [ tˈʌŋɪntʃˈiːk], [ t_ˈʌ_ŋ_ɪ_n_tʃ_ˈiː_k]Table of Contents
Similar words for tongue-in-cheek:- frivolous (adjective)
- irreverent (adjective)
- other relevant words (adjective)
- playful (adjective)
- banteringly (noun)
- facetiously (noun)
- humorous (noun)
- humourous (noun)
- jokingly (noun)
- other relevant words (noun)
- other synonyms
- joking
- other relevant words (noun)
Synonyms for Tongue-in-cheek:
adj.
•frivolous (adjective)- harebrained,
- superficial,
- unimportant,
- impractical,
- minor,
- volatile,
- light,
- featherbrained,
- juvenile,
- gay,
- niggling,
- scatterbrained,
- barmy,
- senseless,
- petty,
- idiotic,
- childish,
- empty-headed,
- foolish,
- idle,
- paltry,
- pointless,
- flip,
- puerile,
- peripheral.
- impious,
- contemptuous,
- impertinent,
- impudent,
- fresh,
- unhallowed,
- iconoclastic,
- rude,
- derisive,
- ungodly,
- sacrilegious,
- crusty,
- insolent,
- profane.
- impish,
- mocking,
- aweless,
- facetious,
- shallow,
- not serious,
- tongue-in-cheek,
- light-minded,
- Gamesome,
- prankish,
- out of line,
- feeling one's oats,
- flirtatious,
- ill-considered,
- shallower,
- elvish,
- out-of-line,
- flighty,
- full of pep,
- un-hallowed,
- coltish,
- frivolous,
- emptyheaded,
- playful,
- irreverential,
- irreverent,
- nonserious,
- unholy,
- unprofound,
- sportive,
- tongue in cheek,
- flipper.
- sprightly,
- merry,
- puckish,
- antic,
- snappy,
- lively,
- vivacious,
- cheerful,
- mischievous,
- rollicking,
- jaunty,
- frolicsome,
- frisky,
- mirthful,
- zippy,
- jocund,
- good-natured,
- spirited,
- lighthearted,
- joyous.
n.
•banteringly (noun) •facetiously (noun) •humorous (noun) •humourous (noun) •jokingly (noun) •Other relevant words: (noun)Other synonyms:
•joking •Other relevant words (noun):- ironical,
- ironic,
- jesting,
- pulling one's leg,
- kiddingly,
- blithe,
- joking,
- teasing,
- uncivil,
- in jest,
- dry,
- insulting,
- flippant,
- roguish,
- putting one on,
- waggish,
- cheeky,
- joshing,
- satirical,
- discourteous,
- whimsical,
- wisecracking,
- disrespectful,
- clever,
- smart,
- witty,
- in fun,
- laughable,
- saucy,
- farcical,
- sarcastic.
Antonyms for Tongue-in-cheek:
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adv.
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Other antonyms:
humourless, humorless, unhumorous.
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