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Definition of flitter

flitter

/ˈflɪt.ər/
flit · ter
Plural:flitters
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Past Simple:flittered
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Past Participle:flittered
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Present Participle:flittering
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flitter Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To move or fly quickly, lightly, and irregularly from place to place.

Example

"Colorful butterflies flittered among the blooming lavender bushes in the garden."

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• noun

1

A quick, light, fluttering movement or darting motion.

Example

"She caught the brief flitter of a hummingbird's wings outside the kitchen window."

2

Small, thin, sparkling flakes of metal or foil used for decorative purposes, similar to glitter or tinsel.

Example

"The theatrical props were dusted with silver flitter to catch the stage lights."

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• Nearby Words

flirtingly
flirty
flit
flitter
flix
flo
float

Word Origin & Etymology

Originating in the early 16th century as a frequentative derivative of 'flit', the noun sense referring to metallic spangles was later influenced by German 'Flitter' (tinsel or spangle).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Flitter. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/flitter
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