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   Flip·pant

   /ˈflipənt/

   

   adjective

   • 1. not showing a serious or respectful attitude: "a flippant remark"

   Word Origin early 17th century: from flip1 + -ant, perhaps on the pattern of heraldic terms such as couchant and rampant. Early senses included ‘nimble’ and ‘talkative’, hence ‘playful’, giving rise to the current use ‘lacking seriousness’.

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   • 1. flippantly adverb

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   FLIPPANT definition: 1. not serious about a serious subject, in an attempt to be funny or to appear clever: 2. not…. Learn more.

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   What does flippant mean?

   • poco serio, ligero, frívolo… irreverente, leviano… Need a translator? Get a quick, free translation! FLIPPANT definition: 1. not serious about a serious subject, in an attempt to be funny or to appear clever: 2. not…. Learn more.

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   How many meanings does the adjective flippant have?

   • There are six meanings listed in OED's entry for the adjective flippant, four of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. OED is undergoing a continuous programme of revision to modernize and improve definitions. This entry has not yet been fully revised. How common is the adjective flippant?

   flippant, adj. meanings, etymology and more - Oxford English Dictionary

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   What does flippantness mean?

   • Flippantness definition: marked by inappropriate levity ; frivolous or offhand | Meaning, pronunciation, translations and examples LANGUAGE TRANSLATOR GAMES

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   Where does the word flippant come from?

   • Flippant is believed to come from flip, which, in turn, is a supposed imitation of the sound of something flipping. The earliest senses of the adjective are "nimble" and "limber." One can be flippant not only on one's feet but in speech—that is to say, their words flow easily.

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   Definition of flippant adjective in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   Flippant definition: frivolously disrespectful, shallow, or lacking in seriousness; characterized by levity. See examples of FLIPPANT used in a sentence.

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   FLIPPANT definition: without respect or not serious: . Learn more.

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   flippant. adjective. /ˈflɪp (ə)nt/. IPA: Dictionary definition of flippant. Dismissive or disrespectful in a light-hearted or casual way, particularly towards serious matters or people. "The flippant remarks he made about the tragedy showed a lack of empathy." Detailed meaning of flippant. Flippant people are often seen as not taking things ...

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   Define flip: To flip means to turn or toss something quickly and lightly. It can also refer to changing one’s position or opinion abruptly. In the context of investing, flipping refers to buying and selling assets quickly to make a profit. Define flippant: Flippant is an adjective used to describe a casual or disrespectful attitude. It often ...

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   The earliest known use of the adjective flippant is in the early 1600s. OED's earliest evidence for flippant is from 1605, in the writing of George Chapman, poet and playwright. flippant is apparently formed within English, by derivation. It is formed from the earlier verb flip. See etymology.