- flibbertigibbet
- flibbertigibbet 1540s, "chattering gossip, flighty woman," probably a nonsense word meant to sound like fast talking; as the name of a devil or fiend it dates from c.1600.
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Flibbertigibbet — is an Old English word referring to a flighty or whimsical person, usually a young female. In modern use, it is used as a slang term, especially in Yorkshire, for a gossipy or overly talkative person. Its origin is in a meaningless representation … Wikipedia
Flibbertigibbet — Flib ber*ti*gib bet, n. An imp. Shak. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
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flibbertigibbet — ► NOUN ▪ a frivolous and restless person. ORIGIN probably imitative of idle chatter … English terms dictionary
flibbertigibbet — [flib′ər tē jib΄it] n. [extended < ME flypergebet < ?] an irresponsible, flighty person … English World dictionary
Flibbertigibbet (Band) — Mellow Candle war eine irische Folkrockband. Im Jahr 1972 erschien auf dem Deram Label – einem Unterlabel von Decca – ihr einziges Album mit dem Titel Swaddling Songs (Deram SDL 7). Das Cover der LP stammte von David W. Anstey. Die Musik geht von … Deutsch Wikipedia
flibbertigibbet — noun Etymology: Middle English flepergebet Date: 15th century a silly flighty person • flibbertigibbety adjective … New Collegiate Dictionary
flibbertigibbet — /flib euhr tee jib it/, n. 1. a chattering or flighty, light headed person. 2. Archaic. a gossip. [1425 75; late ME flepergebet, flipergebet; reduplicative compound of obscure orig.] * * * … Universalium
flibbertigibbet — noun /ˌflɪbətiˈdʒɪbɪt,ˈflɪbɚtiˌdʒɪbɪt/ a) An offbeat, skittish person; especially said of a young woman. b) An imp, a fiend … Wiktionary
flibbertigibbet — flib|ber|ti|gib|bet [ ,flıbərti dʒıbıt ] noun count OLD FASHIONED a silly person whose opinions are not considered seriously by other people … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
