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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    frivolous careless flippant facetious pert saucy cheeky impertinent insolent disrespectful inconsiderate thoughtless reckless rash irresponsible capricious whimsical fickle volatile mercurial flighty scatterbrained ditsy silly goofy ridiculous preposterous absurd ludicrous humorous witty satirical ironic sarcastic tongue-in-cheek playful jesting jocular bantering teasing taunting mocking scoffing sneering snide dismissive cavalier offhand nonchalant aloof detached indifferent unconcerned uninterested apathetic

    Meaning of Flippant

    The primary meaning of the word "flippant" is to describe something or someone as lacking seriousness or respect, often in a way that is considered insulting or offensive.

    Definitions

    • Oxford Languages defines "flippant" as (of a person or their behavior) lacking seriousness or respect, or (of a remark or gesture) casual and lacking in seriousness or respect.
    • The word can also describe something as frivolous or careless, often in a way that is considered thoughtless or inconsiderate.

    Etymology of Flippant

    The word "flippant" has its roots in the mid-17th century, derived from the verb "flip", which means to toss or throw something lightly, often in a careless or reckless manner.
    The word originally described a type of pert or saucy behavior, often characterized by a lack of seriousness or respect.
    Over time, the word has evolved to encompass a range of meanings, including frivolous, careless, and thoughtless.

    Example Uses

    • The comedian's flippant remarks about politics sparked outrage among some members of the audience.
    • Her flippant attitude towards her job was starting to get on her boss's nerves.
    • The teacher tried to discourage the students from being flippant during the exam, reminding them to take it seriously.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    serious respectful considerate thoughtful responsible careful cautious prudent diligent meticulous solemn somber grave dignified deferential polite courteous civil respectful reverent solemn earnest sincere genuine heartfelt meaningful profound significant

    Related Nouns

    frivolity carelessness recklessness thoughtlessness inconsideration disrespect insolence impertinence pertness sauciness cheekiness impudence audacity temerity rashness volatility mercurialness flightiness scatterbrainedness silliness ridiculousness absurdity ludicrousness humor wit satire irony sarcasm tongue-in-cheek playfulness jest joke banter tease taunt mock scoff sneer

    Related Verbs

    to flip to toss to throw to flick to fling to cast to dismiss to scoff to sneer to mock to taunt to tease to banter to jest to joke to satirize to ironize to sarcasm to trivialize to belittle to demean to disparage to deprecate to depreciate to undervalue

    Related Adjectives

    frivolous careless reckless thoughtless inconsiderate disrespectful insolent impertinent pert saucy cheeky impudent audacious temerarious volatile mercurial flighty scatterbrained silly ridiculous absurd ludicrous humorous witty satirical ironic sarcastic tongue-in-cheek playful jesting jocular bantering teasing taunting mocking scoffing sneering