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To make an attempt at being funny, while being sarcastic at the same time.
Jacky was being facetious when she said, "Yes, let's all go to Iraq for my birthday party!"
facetious by Nikki P. September 6, 2004
Along with abstemious, facetious is one of two words in the English language containing all five vowels in alphabetical order.
facetious by gork March 26, 2003
The act of being filipant in a serious situation
At miss heath's funeral mr Powell made a facetious joke about her death
An asshole's word for "sarcasm".
Stop being so facetious and tell me what you're going to do about the problem!
facetious by neveruse November 10, 2009
a word used exclusively by people who take themselves too seriously, while failing to convince people otherwise
John's attempt at making a joke crashed and burned. In an effort to save face and appear relatable, he announced to the room that he was merely being facetious. But not before first adjusting his monocle and tightening his ascott.
facetious by dafed April 9, 2013
to use 'Humour' as an excuse for being a prick
Mr. Smith: So Mr. Jones, I heard your Girlfriend had enough of you

Mr. Jones: Shut up you, you know she died, Don't be facetious

Mr. Smith: For goodness sake, don't be so sensitive
Facetious by Dabetts January 19, 2011