with your tongue in your cheek | with tongue in cheekidiomPart ofcheekwith your tongue in your cheek | with tongue in cheekwith your tongue in your cheek | with tongue in cheek — idiomidiom1. Saying something in a joking or ironic way, not meaning it seriously.1.idiomDefinitionSaying something in a joking or ironic way, not meaning it seriously.ExampleHe said the exam was easy, but he had his tongue in his cheek.Her comment about loving homework was clearly tongue in cheek.