Read full poem →She that was so proud and wild,
Flippant, arrogant and free,
She that had no need of me,
Dictionary Entry
Not showing a serious or respectful attitude, often in a way that is considered inappropriate or rude.
In a Sentence
“His flippant remark about the serious situation angered his supervisor, who expected a more thoughtful response.”
Origin
Early 18th century, perhaps from 'flip' (meaning 'to move quickly or lightly') + '-ant'.
Common Phrases
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Poetry examples for “flippant”
Excerpts from the ReadingWillow English Library collection.
Read full poem →She that was so proud and wild,
Flippant, arrogant and free,
She that had no need of me,
Read full poem →Woman! when I behold thee flippant, vain,
Inconstant, childish, proud, and full of fancies;
Read full poem →I pursue you where none else has pursued you,
Silence, the desk, the flippant expression, the night, the
accustom’d routine, if these conceal you from others or from