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flippant

Pronunciation: /ˈflɪp(ə)nt/

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Definition of flippant

adjective

not showing a serious or respectful attitude:a flippant remark

Derivatives

flippantly

Origin:

early 17th century: from flip¹ + -ant, perhaps on the pattern of heraldic terms such as couchant and rampant. Early senses included 'nimble' and 'talkative', hence 'playful', giving rise to the current use 'lacking seriousness'