frivolous remark

In her presence, no one ever indulged in either frivolous remarks or risqué conversation.

He merely responded with a frivolous remark about the weather or an insult to the commander's mother and received a blow to the stomach for his good humor.

"Sir," replied D'Artagnan, in the calmest manner possible, "you are very young; I shall therefore overlook your frivolous remarks.

The late Lord Salisbury, a sad and humorous man, made many public and serious remarks that have been proved false and perilous, and many private and frivolous remarks which were valuable and ought to be immortal.

While Mr. Geach said that Wittgenstein left - quietly - because he was "a man whose behavior was, in various ways, unconventional," Mr. Vinelott said he stormed off because he was "clearly annoyed at what he saw as an unduly frivolous remark."