FACETIOUS

bantering, facetious, tongue-in-cheek

(adjective) cleverly amusing in tone; “a bantering tone”; “facetious remarks”; “tongue-in-cheek advice”

Source: WordNet® 3.1

Etymology

Adjective

facetious (comparative more facetious, superlative most facetious)

Treating serious issues with (often deliberately) inappropriate humour; flippant.

Pleasantly humorous; jocular.

Synonyms

• See also witty

Source: Wiktionary

Fa*ce"tious, a. Etym: [Cf. F. facétieux. See Facetiæ.]

1. Given to wit and good humor; merry; sportive; jocular; as, a facetious companion.

2. Characterized by wit and pleasantry; exciting laughter; as, a facetious story or reply.

– Fa*ce"tious*ly, adv.

– Fa*ce"tious*ness, n.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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