English Explanatory Dictionary

flippancy

English dictionary entry

Meanings

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

Pronunciation

/ˈflɪ.pən.si/ /ˈflɪ.pɛn.si/ /ˈflɪ.pɛnt.si/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-flippancy.wav

Word forms

flippancy flippancies flippance

Etymology

From flippant + -cy.

Related words

flippant
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