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

Word History and Origins

Origin of flibbertigibbet¹

1425–75; late Middle English flepergebet, flipergebet; reduplicative compound of obscure origin

Word History and Origins

Origin of flibbertigibbet¹

C15: of uncertain origin

Example Sentences

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

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

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

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

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

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