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facetious

The correct spelling is facetious.

How to pronounce facetious

/fəˈsiːʃəs/
adjective

IPA: /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. 1.Treating serious issues with (often deliberately) inappropriate humour; flippant.
  2. 2.Pleasantly humorous; jocular.

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