It means something said ironically, jokingly, a term used to refer to humor in which a statement, or an entire fictional work, is not meant to be taken seriously, but its sarcasm is subtle.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tongue-in-c鈥?/a>|||It is 'Tongue in cheek' %26amp; it means to have a bit of fun with something, or some one. Imagine you are poking fun in a nice way at some one %26amp; you are being a bit cruel, but they are good pals %26amp; know you are joking... your tongue would literally be in the side of your mouth, in your cheek actually to stop you lauging %26amp; to maintain a poker face. Hence the term, tongue in cheek.
A tong is something you use to pick up sugar lumps or hot coals from a fire. Get the spelling right for God's sake!!!|||Absolutely nothing. There is the expression "tongue in cheek" possibly "tongue to cheek" as an alternative although I've never heard it that way. It means being a reserved smart-***, understating the silliness of a situation.|||"tong to cheek" = (Tongue-in-cheek) : means a sarcastic, playful, wanton, youthful, sassy, fun-loving, childish attitude. ie: " I need this advertising campaign to have that "Tongue-in-cheek" look and feel".
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