flibbertigibbet
pronunciation
How to pronounce flibbertigibbet in British English:
UK [ˈflɪbətidʒɪbɪt]
How to pronounce flibbertigibbet in American English:
US [ˈflɪbərtidʒɪbɪt]
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- Noun:
- a female fool
Word Origin
- flibbertigibbet (n.)
- 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 (together with Frateretto, Hoberdidance, Tocobatto). OED lists 15 spellings and thinks flibbergib is the original.
Example
- 1. She enjoyed her new life of luxury while it lasted , but she was no flibbertigibbet .
- 2. Client shall make judgement and decision independently and shall bear lost incurred from decision upon attorney 's legal opinion , advice or plan unless attorney 's legal opinion , advice or plan be conducted with serious flibbertigibbet .