facetious

Along with abstemious, facetious is one of two words in the English language containing all five vowels in alphabetical order.

by gork March 26, 2003

Facetious

The act of being filipant in a serious situation

At miss heath's funeral mr Powell made a facetious joke about her death

by Matthew matterson June 7, 2016

facetious

An asshole's word for "sarcasm".

Stop being so facetious and tell me what you're going to do about the problem!

by neveruse November 10, 2009

facetious

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.

by dafed April 9, 2013

Facetious

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

by Dabetts January 19, 2011

facetious

The word facetious is used exclusively by arts students to describe someone being sarcastic.

Its generally said with a smug voice to make the person feel insignificant.

John: I think global warm in is a hoax. Look how cold it is outside!

Sally: John quit being so facetious.

John: Shut the fuck up Sally and keep managing McDonalds.

by Jaykup283 March 18, 2014

facetious

Playfully jocular; humorous.

The comedian made many facetious remarks.

by Aaron August 30, 2003