1. plural of flippancy; instances of disrespectful or inappropriately casual behavior or speech, especially when seriousness is expected
Usage: countable noun; typically used in formal or critical contexts

Examples

• His flippancies during the memorial service offended many mourners.
• The teacher warned the students against flippancies in their exam answers.
• She dismissed his concerns with a series of flippancies that showed she wasn't taking the matter seriously.
• The comedian's flippancies about serious social issues drew criticism from the audience.
• His flippancies masked a deeper insecurity about the topic.
• The board members grew tired of his constant flippancies during important discussions.