The Mudcat Café TM
Thread #135889 Message #3101171
Posted By: Bonnie Shaljean
23-Feb-11 - 10:30 AM
Thread Name: BS: old words - new meanings
Subject: RE: BS: old words - new meanings
Flibbertigibbet
Old meaning: A devil or sprite of evil intent*
New meaning: Someone who is flighty or scatterbrained
*Var: In Ireland frequently spelled flibBERTIEgibbet