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Grammar : Adv
Spell : flip-uhnt
Phonetic Transcription : ˈflɪp ənt



Definition of flippantly

Origin :
  • c.1600, "talkative;" 1670s, "displaying unbecoming levity," apparently an extended form of flip (v.). Shortened form flip is attested from 1847. Related: Flippantly.
  • As in lightly : adv gently, effortlessly
Example sentences :
  • "Fool if she doesn't," replied this elegant young gentleman, flippantly.
  • Extract from : « Australia Revenged » by Boomerang
  • "I hope none of God's bears is roaming about," replied Alice, flippantly.
  • Extract from : « They of the High Trails » by Hamlin Garland
  • “Oh, only made some funny noises,” retorted Miss Jones, flippantly.
  • Extract from : « Joan of Arc of the North Woods » by Holman Day
  • In reference to this it is flippantly asked, 'What does the house build?'
  • Extract from : « The Verbalist » by Thomas Embly Osmun, (AKA Alfred Ayres)
  • Not flippantly, but reverently, leave your misdeeds in a limbo where they may not rise to haunt you.
  • Extract from : « The Untroubled Mind » by Herbert J. Hall
  • "Call out the fire department, probably," said Eleanor flippantly.
  • Extract from : « Quin » by Alice Hegan Rice
  • "I am sorry to hear you speak so flippantly on a solemn subject," said Milburgh.
  • Extract from : « The Daffodil Mystery » by Edgar Wallace
  • "Much obliged for the information," declared Kathleen flippantly.
  • Extract from : « Grace Harlowe's Third Year at Overton College » by Jessie Graham Flower
  • "I knew you were talking about me," declared Kathleen flippantly.
  • Extract from : « Grace Harlowe's Third Year at Overton College » by Jessie Graham Flower
  • “On the psychology of Dr. Hinsdale you mean,” amended Madeline flippantly.
  • Extract from : « Betty Wales Senior » by Margaret Warde

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