Flippant

Word Type

Adjective

Adjective

The word "flippant" can be used as adjective and adjective.

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Opposites (Antonyms)

Derived Terms

flippancy flippantly flippantness unflippant

Derived From

Etymologically Related To

ant flip flippand ing

Context

Related Terms

facetious frivolous irreverent pert

Related Terms

bold casual disrespect facetious fluent forward frivolous glib inconsiderate irreverent levity limber malapert nimble pert saucy seriousness talkative trifling voluble

Similar Terms

Synonym Network

disrespectful frivolous light minded

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