How To Spell tongue in cheek?

How to Pronounce tongue in cheek?

Correct pronunciation for the word "tongue in cheek" is [tˈʌŋ ɪn t͡ʃˈiːk], [tˈʌŋ ɪn t‍ʃˈiːk], [t_ˈʌ_ŋ ɪ_n tʃ_ˈiː_k].

What are the misspellings for tongue in cheek?

tongueincheek,
tongueinncheek

What is the adjective for tongue in cheek?

The adjective form of "tongue in cheek" is "facetious".

Usage over time for tongue in cheek:

This graph shows how "tongue in cheek" have occurred between 1800 and 2008 in a corpus of English books.

Synonyms for Tongue in cheek:

adj.
• frivolous
- ill-considered
- idle
- empty-headed
- barmy
- featherbrained
- flighty
- idiotic
• tongue-in-cheek
- comic
- blithe
- funny
- facetious
- humorous
- flip
- comical
- dry
- flippant
- amusing
- clever
- farcical
• irreverent
- insolent
- impious
- fresh
- impertinent
- cheeky
- derisive
• playful
- coltish
- elvish
- cheerful
- frisky
- impish
n.
• lip service
- duplicity
- hypocrisy
- empty talk
- insincerity

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