Example Sentences

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Hegseth flippantly employed villainous colloquialism – “they are toast and they know it,” “we play for keeps,” and “President Trump got the last laugh” – delivered with a combative tone that communicated masculine self-assurance.

From Salon • Mar. 10, 2026

“Between Trump 1 and Trump 2, Trump has never willy-nilly just haphazardly or flippantly talked about Taiwan,” Park said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 28, 2025

Rose Matthews, 63, from County Durham, said receiving an autism diagnosis had been "lifesaving - and I don't say that flippantly".

From BBC • Dec. 15, 2023

And, yes, during one stretch they won three in a row, including two on the road, something not to be flippantly tossed aside in a sport where success away from home is never easy.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 5, 2022

I didn’t mean to use it so flippantly, but it’s too late now.

From "Divergent" by Veronica Roth