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CARD 7 OF 8
flippancy noun
Reveal meaning and examples An inappropriately light or disrespectful attitude toward a serious matter.
Her flippancy was out of place during the solemn announcement. Dictionary practice example. Your continued flippancy during this serious occasion is reprehensible. From the original study notes. Full dictionary entry How did you do before revealing the answer?
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