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FLIPPANT
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Dictionary entry overview: What does flippant mean?
• FLIPPANT (adjective)
The adjective FLIPPANT has 1 sense:
1. showing inappropriate levity
Familiarity information: FLIPPANT used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Showing inappropriate levity
Synonyms:
flippant; light-minded
Similar:
frivolous (not serious in content or attitude or behavior)
Derivation:
flippancy (inappropriate levity)
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