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Flippancy

Noun CEFR B2
ˈflɪ.pən.si

Definitions

A disrespectful levity or pertness especially in respect to grave or sacred matters.

countable, uncountable

Equivalents

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Examples

“"It was the same direction from which the American had come⟳. Something terrible lay⟳ that way. It was my business to find⟳ out what it was." "What did you do?" My flippancy was all gone.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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