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flippant

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Main Entry:
flip·pant Listen to the pronunciation of flippant
Pronunciation:
\ˈfli-pənt\
Function:
adjective
Etymology:
probably from 1flip
Date:
1599
1archaic : glib, talkative2: lacking proper respect or seriousness
— flip·pant·ly adverb
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