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The correct spelling is facetious.
How to pronounce facetious
/fəˈsiːʃəs/
adjectiveIPA: /fəˈsiːʃəs/
Say it like: Fas-esh-ows
The correct spelling is facetious. Treating serious issues with (often deliberately) inappropriate humour; flippant. For example: "Robbie's joke about Heather's appearance was just him being facetious."
Usage Examples
“Robbie's joke about Heather's appearance was just him being facetious.”
Definition
adjective
- 1.Treating serious issues with (often deliberately) inappropriate humour; flippant.
- 2.Pleasantly humorous; jocular.
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