flippy
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8.8
- adjective
- /ˈflɪpi/
- She made a flippy comment that showed she didn't care about the consequences.
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- And so, so all of these things are merged together in the context of there is this mainstream culture, which is kind of flippy.
Examples
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Frank, with his flippy turn of mind.
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You know, if you offer me a flippy boy, it would be rude not to evaluate.
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His flippy attitude during the meeting annoyed everyone who was trying to be serious.
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The teacher reprimanded him for his flippy behavior in class, emphasizing the need for respect.
Synonyms
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6.7
Being short and rude in the way someone speaks
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7.7
Not showing respect or being serious in important situations
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7.2
Rude or too bold toward someone, sometimes playful
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7.6
Not taking things seriously and showing little respect
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7.9
Someone who shows no respect by acting or speaking boldly
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4.6
Acting in a joking way when care is needed
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8.7
Rude or cheeky when talking back to people in charge
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8.1
Saying quick clever remarks that are often funny and a little sarcastic
Antonyms
How Serious
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Flippy also comes from flip, which can mean 'not serious' or 'cheeky', and the ending -y makes it an adjective. A helpful way to remember this is to think of a quick, joking answer that sounds light and rude, which is why a flippy remark is flippant.