[ˈflɪp(ə)nt], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- not showing a serious or respectful attitude
(e.g: a flippant remark)


Phrases:

Origin:
early 17th century: from flip + -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’