Flippancy
Pronunciation: /ˈfɫɪpˈpænˈsaɪ/
Flippancy (noun)
- Talking or behaving in a joking way that shows you do not take something seriously, especially when it should be respected.
- A habit of treating serious matters lightly, often making others feel the situation is not important.
Examples
- Her flippancy hurt his feelings during the serious talk.
- The teacher disliked his flippancy when he joked about rules.