flippancy
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About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.flip·pan·cy
noun \ˈfli-pən(t)-sē\ plural flip·pan·cies
Definition of FLIPPANCY
: unbecoming levity or pertness especially in respect to grave or sacred matters
See Examples of FLIPPANCY
- <no one appreciates your flippancy during our religious services>
First Known Use of FLIPPANCY
1746
Related to FLIPPANCY
- Synonyms
- facetiousness, flightiness, frivolity, frivolousness, frothiness, levity, light-headedness, light-mindedness, lightness, silliness
- Antonyms
- earnestness, gravity, seriousness, soberness, solemnity, solemnness
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