flippant

The definition of flippant is disrespectful or the lack of a serious attitude.

(adjective)

An example of flippant is when you make a sarcastic comment in response to a serious question.

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See flippant in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

  1. Obsolete glib; talkative
  2. frivolous and disrespectful; saucy; impertinent

Origin: Early ModE, nimble, prob. < flip

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See flippant in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective
  1. Marked by disrespectful levity or casualness; pert.
  2. Archaic Talkative; voluble.

Origin:

Origin: Probably from flip

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Related Forms:

  • flipˈpan·cy noun
  • flipˈpant·ly adverb

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