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ficklest

fick·le
F f

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [fik-uh l]
    • /ˈfɪk əl/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [fik-uh l]
    • /ˈfɪk əl/

Definitions of ficklest word

  • adjective ficklest likely to change, especially due to caprice, irresolution, or instability; casually changeable: fickle weather. 1
  • adjective ficklest not constant or loyal in affections: a fickle lover. 1

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Origin of ficklest

First appearance:

before 1000
One of the 6% oldest English words
before 1000; Middle English fikel, Old English ficol deceitful, akin to fācen treachery, fician to deceive, gefic deception

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Parts of speech for Ficklest

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

ficklest popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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