Both Uses of
flippant
in
Anne Frank, the Diary of a Young Girl
- One side contains my exuberant cheerfulness, my flippancy, my joy in life and, above all, my ability to appreciate the lighter side of things.
Chpt 44-08flippancy = lack of seriousness
- The happy-go-lucky Anne laughs, gives a flippant reply, shrugs her shoulders and pretends she doesn't give a darn.
Chpt 44-08 *flippant = not serious (casual, clever, or funny)
Definition:
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(flippant) showing an inappropriate lack of seriousness