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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 flippant word
- adjective flippant frivolously disrespectful, shallow, or lacking in seriousness; characterized by levity: The audience was shocked by his flippant remarks about patriotism. 1
- adjective flippant Chiefly Dialect. nimble, limber, or pliant. 1
- adjective flippant Archaic. glib; voluble. 1
- noun flippant Not showing a serious or respectful attitude. 1
- adjective flippant remark, person: lighthearted, casual 1
- adjective flippant If you describe a person or what they say as flippant, you are criticizing them because you think they are not taking something as seriously as they should. 0
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Origin of flippant
First appearance:
before 1595 One of the 38% oldest English words
1595-1605; apparently flip1 + -ant
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Parts of speech for Flippant
noun
adjective
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adverb
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preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
flippant 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.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for flippant
adj flippant
- glib — readily fluent, often thoughtlessly, superficially, or insincerely so: a glib talker; glib answers.
- disrespectful — characterized by, having, or showing disrespect; lacking courtesy or esteem: a disrespectful remark about teachers.
- rude — discourteous or impolite, especially in a deliberate way: a rude reply.
- offhand — cavalierly, curtly, or brusquely: to reply offhand.
- playful — full of play or fun; sportive; frolicsome.
adjective flippant
- dismissive — indicating dismissal or rejection; having the purpose or effect of dismissing, as from one's presence or from consideration: a curt, dismissive gesture.
- facetious — not meant to be taken seriously or literally: a facetious remark.
- jokey — lacking in seriousness; frivolous: The editorial had an offensively jokey tone for such an important subject.
- insouciant — free from concern, worry, or anxiety; carefree; nonchalant.
- irreverent — not reverent; manifesting or characterized by irreverence; deficient in veneration or respect: an irreverent reply.
Antonyms for flippant
adj flippant
- mannerly — having or showing good manners; courteous; polite.
- respectful — full of, characterized by, or showing politeness or deference: a respectful reply.
- courteous — Someone who is courteous is polite and respectful to other people.
- reverent — feeling, exhibiting, or characterized by reverence; deeply respectful: a reverent greeting.
- nice — pleasing; agreeable; delightful: a nice visit.
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