FLIPPANT


Meaning of FLIPPANT in English

■ adjective not showing the appropriate seriousness or respect.

Derivatives

flippancy noun

~ly adverb

Origin

C17 (early senses included 'nimble' and 'talkative', then 'playful'): from flip 1 + -ant .

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