flitter

¹

[ flit-er ]

verb (used with or without object)

1. to flutter.

flitter

²

[ flit-er ]

noun

1. a person or thing that flits.

flitter

³

[ flit-er ]

noun

1. fine metallic fragments, especially as used for ornamentation.

flitter

⁴

[ flit-er ]

noun

, Chiefly South Midland and Southern U.S.

1. a fritter or pancake.

flitter

/ ˈflɪtə /

verb

1. See flutter
   a less common word for flutter

Word History and Origins

Origin of flitter¹

First recorded in 1535–45; flit + -er ⁶

Origin of flitter²

First recorded in 1535–45; flit + -er ¹

Origin of flitter³

First recorded in 1840–50; from German; literally, “tinsel, spangle”

Origin of flitter⁴

Apparently by dissimilation from fritter ²

Example Sentences

The aliens remained in a cluster at the foot of the ladder while the Terran commander crossed to the flitter.

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In the end they gave up their quest and circled back to come out near the field where the flitter and the globe rested.

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In his ear buzzed the comforting hum of the com, tying him with the flitter and so, in a manner, to safety.

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Had he had free use of the flitter he might have tried to swing down from the hovering machine after dark.

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Raf brought the flitter down on a roof as close to the main holding of the painted people as he could get.

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