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Flibbertigibbet

Definition

(literary/archaic) A whimsical or flighty person, often used to describe someone who is scatterbrained or prone to idle chatter. Originally a Middle English word for a type of evil spirit, later used figuratively to describe a person with a lively but volatile temperament.

Example Sentences

1The flibbertigibbet nature of the protagonist made her a compelling subject for the novelist's exploration of the human condition.
2Is it possible to be both a flibbertigibbet and a profound thinker, or are these two traits mutually exclusive?
3Her friends affectionately referred to her as a flibbertigibbet due to her tendency to jump from one topic to another in conversation.
4The poet's use of the term 'flibbertigibbet' to describe the wind adds a touch of whimsy to the otherwise somber tone of the poem.
5There is a certain charm to being a flibbertigibbet, but it can also be a hindrance to serious intellectual pursuits.

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