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- [flip-uh nt]
- /ˈflɪp ənt/
- /ˈflɪp.ənt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [flip-uh nt]
- /ˈflɪp ənt/
Definitions of flippancy word
- adjective flippancy frivolously disrespectful, shallow, or lacking in seriousness; characterized by levity: The audience was shocked by his flippant remarks about patriotism. 1
- adjective flippancy Chiefly Dialect. nimble, limber, or pliant. 1
- adjective flippancy Archaic. glib; voluble. 1
- noun flippancy Lack of respect or seriousness; frivolousness. 1
- noun flippancy lack of seriousness 1
- noun flippancy the quality or state of being flippant 0
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Origin of flippancy
First appearance:
before 1595 One of the 38% oldest English words
1595-1605; apparently flip1 + -ant
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Parts of speech for Flippancy
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
flippancy popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 54% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
flippancy usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for flippancy
noun flippancy
- waggish — like a wag; roguish in merriment and good humor; jocular: Fielding and Sterne are waggish writers.
- impudence — the quality or state of being impudent; effrontery; insolence.
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- impertinence — unmannerly intrusion or presumption; insolence.
- mischievousness — maliciously or playfully annoying.
Antonyms for flippancy
noun flippancy
- reverence — a feeling or attitude of deep respect tinged with awe; veneration.
- politeness — showing good manners toward others, as in behavior, speech, etc.; courteous; civil: a polite reply.
- seriousness — of, showing, or characterized by deep thought.
- courtesy — Courtesy is politeness, respect, and consideration for others.
- respect — a particular, detail, or point (usually preceded by in): to differ in some respect.
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