Flippery

/ˈflɪpəri/ noun

Definition

This appears to be a non-standard word; it may be a whimsical or invented term for behavior involving flipping or casual actions.

Etymology

Possibly a blend of 'flipper' or 'flippancy' plus the suffix '-ery' (which creates nouns for collections or types of behavior, as in 'trickery,' 'sorcery').

Kelly Says

Words ending in '-ery' often describe whole categories of behavior (trickery, skullduggery, flummery), so 'flippery' has just enough linguistic logic to feel like it should exist, even if it doesn't officially.

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