flippancy

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English [edit]

Pronunciation [edit]

  • (UK) IPA: /ˈflɪ.pən.si/, X-SAMPA: /"flI.p@n.si/
  • (US) IPA: /ˈflɪ.pɛn.si/, /ˈflɪ.pɛnt.si/, X-SAMPA: /"flI.pEn.si/, /"flI.pEnt.si/

Noun [edit]

flippancy (plural flippancies)

  1. A disrespectful levity or pertness especially in respect to grave or sacred matters.

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Translations [edit]

disrespectful levity or pertness
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