Flippancy

C1 16+

Synonyms of flippancy

Antonyms of flippancy

Collocations of flippancy

flippancy behavior
Frequency: 75 %

His flippancy behavior at the party embarrassed his friends.

flippancy attitude
Frequency: 70 %

His flippancy attitude towards work often got him in trouble.

flippancy remarks
Frequency: 65 %

His flippancy remarks about the project showed his lack of seriousness.

flippancy tone
Frequency: 50 %

Her flippancy tone during the presentation undermined her credibility.

Idiomatic Expressions for flippancy

  • Phrase: to make light of something
    Meaning: to treat something as unimportant or trivial
    Usage: His flippancy in making light of the situation upset those who were deeply affected by it.