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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 levityplay

  Familiarity information: FLIPPANT used as an adjective is very rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


FLIPPANT (adjective)


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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