flippancy
Example Sentences
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Even Marin’s incessant flippancy and Chong’s “maaan”s punctuating every other sentence become enjoyable the more time one spends with them.
From Salon ● Apr. 18, 2026
Mr. Tesson isn’t the first commentator to question the lockdowns, though his flippancy can make it hard to take him seriously.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 11, 2025
“A real scorcher,” Cortez had said with trademark flippancy before assigning Eugene this grunt work.
From Slate ● Sep. 30, 2023
Many on social media criticised and ridiculed its apparent flippancy and lack of sincerity.
From BBC ● Jun. 29, 2023
“Don’t banter me,” she said, wounded at what appeared to be his flippancy.
From "The Awakening" by Kate Chopin
