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tongue-in-chic

adjective 2
noun 1
forms 4

adjective2

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Using humor as a deliberate element of style.
- The men's styles – arguably more tongue-in-chic than the women's – include glow-in-the-dark denim and a new selvedge herringbone in addition to linen and cashmere blends; prices ring in at about $200. — 2011
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Characterized by humor about style or fashion.
- On a radically different tip, if you're after something raucously tongue-in-chic to round off your weekend, then Larry Tee's Fashion Disaster Party at XOYO on Sunday will definitely fit the bill. — 2013

noun1

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The use of humor as an element of style.
- It was big hats, prints galore, tight outfits and plenty of bling under the impressive Shanghai skyline – just the tongue-in-chic Moschino is famous for. — 2013

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