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flibbertigibbet

[ flib-er-tee-jib-it ]

noun

  1. a chattering or flighty, light-headed person.
  2. Archaic. a gossip.


flibbertigibbet

/ ˈflɪbətɪˌdʒɪbɪt /

noun

  1. an irresponsible, silly, or gossipy person
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of flibbertigibbet1

1425–75; late Middle English flepergebet, flipergebet; reduplicative compound of obscure origin
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Word History and Origins

Origin of flibbertigibbet1

C15: of uncertain origin
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Example Sentences

The two girls clapped their hands and Flibbertigibbet jumped up and down on the window sill to express her delight.

Flibbertigibbet chose one of the panes that was cleaner than the others and putting her two hands close to it began operations.

Flibbertigibbet nodded emphatically; the conversation was begun again and continued for half an hour.

Flibbertigibbet and the Marchioness did the finger-talking, and Freckles helped with the interpretation.

Thereupon Flibbertigibbet beat upon her breast to indicate first person singular possessive.

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