tongue-in-cheek

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Definitions

Adjective Satellite
cleverly amusing in tone; "a bantering tone"; "facetious remarks"; "tongue-in-cheek advice"
Adverb
in a bantering fashion; "he spoke to her banteringly"
Adverb
not seriously; "I meant it facetiously"