flitter

¹

[ flit-er ]

verb (used with or without object)

1. to flutter.

flitter

²

[ flit-er ]

noun

1. a person or thing that flits.

flitter

³

[ flit-er ]

noun

1. fine metallic fragments, especially as used for ornamentation.

flitter

⁴

[ flit-er ]

noun

, Chiefly South Midland and Southern U.S.

1. a fritter or pancake.

flitter

/ ˈflɪtə /

verb

1. a less common word for flutter

Word History and Origins

Origin of flitter¹

First recorded in 1535–45; flit + -er ⁶

Origin of flitter²

First recorded in 1535–45; flit + -er ¹

Origin of flitter³

First recorded in 1840–50; from German; literally, “tinsel, spangle”

Origin of flitter⁴

Apparently by dissimilation from fritter ²

Example Sentences

Emily Flitter writes about finance and how it impacts society.

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Emily Flitter writes about finance and how it impacts society.

From New York Times

Emily Flitter writes about finance and how it impacts society.

From New York Times

Emily Flitter writes about finance and how it impacts society.

From New York Times

Emily Flitter writes about finance and how it impacts society.

From New York Times