hilserious
To be hilserious is to broach potentially controversial topics in a joking manner in order to be able to cover your arse with the "I was only joking" excuse.
Can also be a form of sarcasm, cf. sorry not sorry
Can also be a form of sarcasm, cf. sorry not sorry
"Honey, you know I was only joking when I said your sister obviously got the brains in your family!"
"I've got brains enough to tell when you're being hilserious you prick!"
"I've got brains enough to tell when you're being hilserious you prick!"