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Flippant

FLIH-puhnt

/ˈflɪpʌnt/

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flippant

Dictionary meaning

Showing inappropriate levity.

Synonyms: light-minded

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Ephemeral

ih-FEM-er-ul

Mellifluous

muh-LIF-loo-us

Perspicacious

pur-spi-KAY-shus

Obsequious

uhb-SEE-kwee-us

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