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flibbertigibbet n

Flibbertigibbet means silly flighty person. Explore the term's definition, IPA/phonetic pronunciation, and usage examples.

Definition of flibbertigibbet

  • silly flighty person

Usage examples of flibbertigibbet

In the novel, the flibbertigibbet cousin forgets appointments, loses letters, and talks nonstop about trivial things.

The teacher called him a flibbertigibbet because he kept jumping from one topic to another without finishing a thought.

She was no flibbertigibbet at work; despite her playful manner, she managed the project carefully.

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