Flibbertigibbet

Pronunciation: /flɪbərtɪˌgɪbɪt/

Definitions of flibbertigibbet

noun a frivolous, flighty, or excessively talkative person

Example Sentences

A1 She is such a flibbertigibbet, always changing her mind.

A2 The flibbertigibbet of a girl couldn't sit still for more than a minute.

B1 The office flibbertigibbet was known for gossiping and spreading rumors.

B2 Her flibbertigibbet nature made it hard for her to focus on one task at a time.

C1 Despite her flibbertigibbet tendencies, she was a reliable employee.

C2 The author's portrayal of the main character as a flibbertigibbet added depth to the novel.

Examples of flibbertigibbet in a Sentence

formal The flibbertigibbet nature of the new employee's behavior was a cause for concern among the team.

informal She's such a flibbertigibbet, always bouncing from one topic to another in conversation.

slang I can't stand that flibbertigibbet, she never takes anything seriously.

figurative Her mind was like a flibbertigibbet, constantly darting from one thought to the next.

Grammatical Forms of flibbertigibbet

• past tense: flibbertigibbeted
• plural: flibbertigibbets
• comparative: more flibbertigibbet
• superlative: most flibbertigibbet
• present tense: flibbertigibbets
• future tense: will flibbertigibbet
• perfect tense: has flibbertigibbet
• continuous tense: is flibbertigibbeting
• singular: flibbertigibbet
• positive degree: flibbertigibbet
• infinitive: to flibbertigibbet
• gerund: flibbertigibbeting
• participle: flibbertigibbeted

Origin and Evolution of flibbertigibbet

First Known Use: 1470 year

Language of Origin: Middle English, possibly influenced by Old English and Middle Dutch

Story behind the word: The word 'flibbertigibbet' is believed to have originated from Middle English and was possibly influenced by Old English and Middle Dutch words.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a frivolous or flighty person, the word 'flibbertigibbet' has evolved to also refer to a gossip or chatterbox in modern usage.