Associations to the word «Flippant»

Wiktionary

FLIPPANT, adjective. (archaic) glib; speaking with ease and rapidity
FLIPPANT, adjective. (chiefly dialectal) nimble; limber.
FLIPPANT, adjective. Showing disrespect through a casual attitude, levity, and a lack of due seriousness; pert.

Dictionary definition

FLIPPANT, adjective. Showing inappropriate levity.

Wise words

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