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- [flit-er]
- /ˈflɪt ər/
- /ˈflɪ.tə/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [flit-er]
- /ˈflɪt ər/
Definitions of flitter word
- noun flitter a fritter or pancake. 1
- noun flitter Move quickly in an apparently random or purposeless manner. 1
- abbreviation FLITTER flutter 0
- noun flitter a person or thing that flits 0
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Origin of flitter
First appearance:
before 1535 One of the 29% oldest English words
First recorded in 1535-45; flit + -er6
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Parts of speech for Flitter
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
flitter popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
flitter usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for flitter
verb flitter
- fly — to move through the air using wings.
- flop — to fall or plump down suddenly, especially with noise; drop or turn with a sudden bump or thud (sometimes followed by down): The puppy flopped down on the couch.
- zip — zip code.
- flit — to move lightly and swiftly; fly, dart, or skim along: bees flitting from flower to flower.
- flicker — to burn unsteadily; shine with a wavering light: The candle flickered in the wind and went out.
Top questions with flitter
- what is a flitter?
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