Tongue-in-cheek
Tongue-in-cheek adjective - Cleverly amusing in tone.
Zany and tongue-in-cheek are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Zany" instead an adjective phrase "Tongue-in-cheek".
Zany
Zany adjective - Showing or marked by a lack of good sense or judgment.
Tongue-in-cheek and zany are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Tongue-in-cheek" instead an adjective "Zany".
Both words in one sentence
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The cases were always zany (the show was very much tongue-in-cheek.) After a lot of witty repartee (often adlibbed, as the show was aired live) between all the characters, Tres Patines invariably ended giving himself away because he just couldn't keep his mouth shut.
Source: Radio / The Tremendous Court
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