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facetious

IPA pronunciation: /fəˈsiː.ʃəs/

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Russian meaning

Неуместно шутливый, саркастичный

English definition

Treating serious issues with deliberately inappropriate humor; flippant.

Example

His facetious commentary during the thesis defense displeased the review board.

Collocations

facetious remark
facetious tone
sound facetious

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