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flibbertigibbet

The correct spelling is flibbertigibbet.

How to pronounce flibbertigibbet

/ˌflɪbətiˈdʒɪbɪt/
noun

IPA: /ˌflɪbətiˈdʒɪbɪt/

Say it like: Fli-bbe-rti-jib-bet

The correct spelling is flibbertigibbet. An offbeat, skittish person; especially said of a young woman.

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Definition

noun

  1. 1.An offbeat, skittish person; especially said of a young woman.
  2. 2.A flighty person; someone regarded as silly, irresponsible, or scatterbrained, especially someone who chatters or gossips.
  3. 3.An imp, a fiend.

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