flippant

/FLIP-unt/adjective

not showing proper seriousness; glib

A flippant reply to the auditor cost him dearly.
Synonyms
frivolous, facetious, glib
Antonyms
earnest, respectful
Memory hook
flip: answers flipped off the wrist.

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