Wednesday, 5 August 2009
Flibbertigibbet
Flibbertigibbet is an Old English word referring to a flighty or whimsical person, usually a young female. It especially refers to a girl who is impulsive or flghty. It is also used, especially in Yorkshire, for a gossipy or overly talkative person. Its origin is in a meaningless representation of chattering.
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