Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

flibbert

noun

/ˈflɪb.ərt/

Definition

A flibbert is a person who is frivolous or scatterbrained, often characterized by a lack of depth or seriousness.

Examples

She’s such a flibbert; you never know what she’s going to say next.
His flibbert nature made it difficult for anyone to hold a serious conversation with him.
At the party, the flibberts dominated the conversation with their endless chatter.

Meaning

The term is used to describe someone who speaks or acts in a light-hearted or nonsensical manner, often changing topics rapidly and being elusive in conversation.