adjective
flippant
FLIP-unt/ˈflɪpənt/
Not showing the seriousness or respect a situation deserves.
The man’s playful selfie is flippant beside the mourners at the funeral.
Etymology
Apparently an extension of flip, it first described nimble talk, then talk whose lightness was inappropriate. The ending may imitate adjectives in -ant or preserve an older participial ending.
In context
what you going to to move on oh well this should be a brief one I would hope is your comments about space Wizards that was just kind of a flippant remark that wasn't really serious
More examples
- She regretted making a flippant joke during the discussion.
- The reporter’s flippant tone trivialized the tragedy.
- He stopped being flippant when he understood the consequences.
Forms
flippant · more flippant · most flippant
Similar words
- irreverent
- Irreverent disregards conventional respect; flippant treats a serious matter too lightly.
- glib
- Glib is fluent but superficial; flippant is inappropriately casual or disrespectful.