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flippant

flip·pant [ flíppənt ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
not taking something seriously enough: showing a lack of seriousness that is thought inappropriate

[Early 17th century. <flip, after heraldic adjectives such as rampant]

flip·pan·cy noun
flip·pant·ly adverb
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