How to use "tongue-in-cheek" in sentences with meaning in English and Hindi

by BuildMyVocab

Example sentences for "tongue-in-cheek" in popular movie and book plots

  • Siegel is the ace Sightseeing Officer among the Correspondent's Aides, known for his fulsome if tongue-in-cheek treatment of VIPs.  - Don't Go Near the Water (novel)
  • Millie then rants and raves to Deirdre about how Kit is a Jezebel (the writer's tongue-in-cheek reference to Davis’s 1938 film Jezebel).  - Old Acquaintance
  • This is a tongue-in-cheek parody of stories where an enemy agent is caught by his lack of knowledge.  - No Refuge Could Save

Meaning of "tongue-in-cheek" in English

Can you explain the meaning of "tongue-in-cheek" in simple English? Help us by submitting your answer as comments.

Meaning of "tongue-in-cheek" in Hindi

Do you know the Hindi meaning for "tongue-in-cheek"? Let us know by posting a comment and earn good karma.


Discuss anything about the word tongue-in-cheek below. Improve your vocabulary. Ask experts and help others learn new words. Prepare for exams like GRE, CAT, GMAT, Bank PO, GATE, SAT and others. Learn English as a second language.