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- [flib-er-tee-jib-it]
- /ˈflɪb ər tiˌdʒɪb ɪt/
- /ˌflɪb.ə.tiˈdʒɪb.ɪt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [flib-er-tee-jib-it]
- /ˈflɪb ər tiˌdʒɪb ɪt/
Definitions of flibbertigibbet word
- noun flibbertigibbet a chattering or flighty, light-headed person. 1
- noun flibbertigibbet Archaic. a gossip. 1
- noun flibbertigibbet A frivolous, flighty, or excessively talkative person. 1
- noun flibbertigibbet frivolous woman 1
- noun flibbertigibbet an irresponsible, silly, or gossipy person 0
- noun flibbertigibbet an irresponsible, flighty person 0
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Origin of flibbertigibbet
First appearance:
before 1425 One of the 25% oldest English words
1425-75; late Middle English flepergebet, flipergebet; reduplicative compound of obscure origin
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Parts of speech for Flibbertigibbet
noun
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flibbertigibbet popularity
This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 7% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
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flibbertigibbet usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for flibbertigibbet
noun flibbertigibbet
- gossipmonger — a person especially fond of or addicted to gossiping.
- meddler — to involve oneself in a matter without right or invitation; interfere officiously and unwantedly: Stop meddling in my personal life!
- snoop — to prowl or pry; go about in a sneaking, prying way.
- parrot — any of numerous hook-billed, often brilliantly colored birds of the order Psittaciformes, as the cockatoo, lory, macaw, or parakeet, having the ability to mimic speech and often kept as pets.
- tattler — a person who tattles; telltale.
Antonyms for flibbertigibbet
noun flibbertigibbet
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