Flibbertigibbet is a Middle English word referring to a flighty or whimsical person, usually a young woman. In modern use, it is used as a slang term, especially in Yorkshire, for a gossipy or overly talkative person. Its origin is in a meaningless representation of chattering. [1] It does not always apply to females, however; it has also been used to describe Jiminy Cricket due to his whimsical, chatty nature.
So the next time you see a gossipy freshman walking around campus being trite and all hush hush, call her a Flibbertigibbet! See what happens
What's your favorite word of Edgars?
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