- flibbertigibbet
- flib|ber|ti|gib|bet [ ,flıbərti`dʒıbıt ] noun count OLD-FASHIONEDa silly person whose opinions are not considered seriously by other people
Usage of the words and phrases in modern English. 2013.
Usage of the words and phrases in modern English. 2013.
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
Flibbertigibbet — (von Mittelenglisch flipergebet) bezieht sich auf: eine Figur der angelsächsischen Mythologie, auf die in der englischen Literatur verschiedentlich Bezug genommen wird (z. B. Kenilworth von Sir Walter Scott, King Lear von Shakespeare, auch… … Deutsch Wikipedia
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 … Etymology dictionary
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