flibbertigibbet

Example Sentences

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“My sister’s been painted as some flibbertigibbet socialite floating from party to party and leading a gilded life,” he said.

From Washington Post

Laura is a bit of a flibbertigibbet with a poor grasp of colloquial expressions.

From Los Angeles Times

While Smiley plays Godfrey with knowing grace, Lazzara nails her caricature of Angelica as a charmingly oblivious flibbertigibbet who can land four facial expressions in a matter of seconds.

From Seattle Times

She’s a silly flibbertigibbet who feeds her pet dog at the table.

From Los Angeles Times

The bird’s critter colleagues are a pack of dithery flibbertigibbets, including a nearsighted goat and a tremulous tapir, among others.

From Seattle Times