facetious Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective satellite cleverly amusing in tone
    bantering; tongue-in-cheek.
    • a bantering tone
    • facetious remarks
    • tongue-in-cheek advice

WordNet

Fa*ce"tious adjective
Etymology
Cf. F. facétieux. See Facetiæ.
Definitions
  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.

Webster 1913