Pronunciation: /tʌŋ/
noun a movable muscular organ in the mouth used for tasting, swallowing, and speaking
A1 She burned her tongue on the hot soup.
A2 He stuck out his tongue at the bully.
B1 Learning a new language involves training your tongue to make new sounds.
B2 The chef's signature dish had a tantalizing blend of flavors that danced on the tongue.
C1 The linguist studied the intricate nuances of tongue movements in different dialects.
C2 The poet's words were like honey on the tongue, leaving a lasting impression on the audience.
verb None
A1 She tongue-tied when speaking in front of a crowd.
A2 He tongue-lashed his teammates for not putting in enough effort.
B1 The toddler tongue-clicked in excitement when he saw the ice cream truck.
B2 The politician tongue-wagged his opponents during the debate.
C1 The professor tongue-in-cheek remarked that the students should study harder.
C2 The comedian tongue-in-cheek poked fun at the audience for not laughing at his jokes.
adjective None
A1 She burned her tongue on the hot soup.
A2 He couldn't speak the local language, so he used hand gestures and tongue clicking sounds to communicate.
B1 The chef's tongue-in-cheek remarks kept the audience entertained during the cooking demonstration.
B2 Her tongue-in-groove technique allowed her to easily assemble the furniture without any help.
C1 The politician's tongue-lashing of his opponent was harsh and uncalled for.
C2 The author's tongue-in-groove narrative style captivated readers and critics alike.
adverb None
A1 She speaks English tongue-in-cheek.
A2 He quickly licked his lips with his tongue.
B1 The child stuck out his tongue at his sibling.
B2 She spoke the foreign language fluently, rolling her r's with ease using her tongue.
C1 The singer's tongue-in-cheek lyrics added a playful element to the song.
C2 The linguist's research delved deep into the intricacies of tongue placement in phonetics.
pronoun None
A1 My tongue hurts after eating something spicy.
A2 She burned her tongue while drinking hot coffee.
B1 His tongue was swollen after accidentally biting it.
B2 The doctor advised her to avoid acidic foods to prevent tongue irritation.
C1 The singer's tongue was aching after performing for hours.
C2 The actor had to learn a new language and train his tongue to pronounce the words correctly.
preposition None
A1 The cat licked its tongue.
A2 She burned her tongue on the hot soup.
B1 He spoke in his native tongue.
B2 The chef prepared a dish with an exotic tongue.
C1 The linguist studied the evolution of language through the lens of tongue development.
C2 The diplomat used his diplomatic tongue to negotiate a peace treaty.
conjunction None
A1 She stuck out her tongue and made a funny face.
A2 He couldn't speak the local language, so he used hand gestures and tongue clicks to communicate.
B1 The chef's secret ingredient was a pinch of salt on the tongue.
B2 The politician's words were smooth as honey on the tongue, but his actions told a different story.
C1 The linguist studied the origins of language and the evolution of the human tongue.
C2 The poet's words danced on the page, each line a delicate brushstroke on the canvas of the reader's tongue.
interjection None
A1 Tongue! That's hot!
A2 Tongue! I bit my tongue.
B1 Tongue! Be careful with spicy food.
B2 Tongue! Did you burn your tongue on the coffee?
C1 Tongue! I can speak multiple languages fluently.
C2 Tongue! The linguist study the complexities of human speech.
article None
A1 She stuck out her tongue at the baby to make him laugh.
A2 He accidentally bit his tongue while eating his sandwich.
B1 Learning a new language involves training your tongue to make different sounds.
B2 The chef's signature dish had a unique combination of flavors that danced on the tongue.
C1 The politician's silver tongue helped him win over the crowd during the debate.
C2 The sommelier could identify the region a wine came from just by tasting it on his tongue.
formal The doctor asked the patient to stick out their tongue for a thorough examination.
informal Don't forget to brush your tongue when you brush your teeth.
slang She was talking a mile a minute, she must have a silver tongue.
figurative His sharp tongue often gets him into trouble with his colleagues.
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