frivolously disrespectful, shallow, or lacking in seriousness; characterized by levity: The audience was shocked by his flippant remarks about patriotism.

What does it mean when a person is flippant?

1 : lacking proper respect or seriousness. 2 archaic : glib, talkative.

Is there such a word as flippantly?

Meaning of flippantly in English. in a way that is not serious about a serious subject, in an attempt to be funny or to appear clever: She was very tempted to answer flippantly.