* Flighty and erratic: They lack focus, jump from one thing to another, and are easily distracted.
* Frivolous and silly: They often act impulsively and lack seriousness or depth.
* A bit of a scatterbrain: They may be forgetful, disorganized, and prone to making mistakes.
The term is often used in a humorous or affectionate way, though it can also be used in a derogatory sense to suggest someone is childish or irresponsible.
Origin:
The word is believed to have originated in the 16th century, possibly from a combination of the words "flibber" (meaning "fluttering") and "gibbet" (a gallows). It was originally used to describe a restless spirit or a person who was easily influenced.
Examples of use:
* "She's such a flibbertigibbet, always changing her mind!"
* "Don't worry about him, he's just a flibbertigibbet."
* "He was a flibbertigibbet in his youth, but he's matured a lot since then."
Other related words:
* Whimsical
* Frivolous
* Scatterbrained
* Airheaded
* Ditzy