flippant

 
Pronunciation: /ˈflɪp(ə)nt/

adjective

  • not showing a serious or respectful attitude: a flippant remark

Derivatives

flippantly

adverb

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'

Spelling help

Remember that the ending of flippant is -ant.