flippantly

Example Sentences

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Hegseth flippantly employed villainous colloquialism – “they are toast and they know it,” “we play for keeps,” and “President Trump got the last laugh” – delivered with a combative tone that communicated masculine self-assurance.

From Salon • Mar. 10, 2026

"She was incensed, just really struck by the audacity of stealing a building and flippantly said: 'You should make this into a game'," Myres told the BBC.

From BBC • Feb. 9, 2026

In 1976, a man named Tom Iacino called his friend’s house and flippantly asked the person who answered the phone if he could speak to “the couch potato.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 22, 2026

And, yes, during one stretch they won three in a row, including two on the road, something not to be flippantly tossed aside in a sport where success away from home is never easy.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 5, 2022

“Okay, then,” I said flippantly, trying to alleviate the suddenly tense atmosphere.

From "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer