Pronunciations (5)
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/ˈflɪ.pən.si/
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/ˈflɪ.pɛn.si/
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/ˈflɪ.pɛnt.si/
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ˈflɪ.pən.si
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ˈflɪ.pɛn.si
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- US
Noun
A disrespectful levity or pertness especially in respect to grave or sacred matters.
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"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.
Noun
inappropriate levity
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Annika reacted to Tom's flippancy with a cool stare