FACETIOUS


Meaning of FACETIOUS in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ fəsi:ʃəs ]

If you say that someone is being facetious , you are criticizing them because they are making humorous remarks or saying things that they do not mean in a situation where they ought to be serious.

The woman eyed him coldly. ‘Don’t be facetious,’ she said.

= flippant

ADJ [ disapproval ]

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