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flippant

[flip-uhnt] / ˈflɪp ənt /


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The author’s flippant assertion that “going broke is better than ever” has a serious historical point: Modern bankruptcy is accessible and preferable to old-fashioned debtors’ prison.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 1, 2026

Platitudes, by their nature, can come off as flippant.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 2, 2026

By refusing to commit to a disquieting atmosphere, Cregger dulls his provocation, making “Weapons” feel timid, even flippant, in the face of a genuine American crisis.

From Salon • Aug. 8, 2025

While this may seem flippant ,"People experience and understand politics through the content they share online", Sarkar says.

From BBC • Aug. 2, 2025

I was grateful for his smile, but I wondered how he could be so flippant.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler




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