Flibbertigibbet is a Middle English word referring to a flighty or whimsical person, usually a young woman. In modern use, it is used as a slang term, especially in Yorkshire, for a gossipy or overly talkative person. ==Etymology== Its origin is in a meaningless representation of chattering. ==In literature and culture== This word also has a histo... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flibbertigibbet