Definitions for flitter
ˈflɪt ərflit·ter

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. flicker, waver, flitter, flutter, quiververb

   move back and forth very rapidly

   "the candle flickered"

WiktionaryRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. flitternoun

   A rag; a tatter; a small piece or fragment.

2. flitterverb

   to move about rapidly and nimbly

3. flitterverb

   to move quickly from one condition or location to another

4. flitterverb

   to flutter or quiver

5. Etymology: [Middle English flitten, from Old Norse flytja, to carry about, convey; see pleu- in Indo-European roots.]

ChatGPTRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. flitter

   Flitter refers to moving swiftly and lightly, often in an irregular and fluttering manner. It can pertain to small, flexible objects like butterflies, leaves, or small pieces of paper. In a figurative sense, it can refer to fleeting thoughts or rapidly changing emotions.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:3.5 / 2 votes

1. Flitterverb

   to flutter

2. Flitterverb

   to flutter; to move quickly; as, to flitter the cards

3. Flitterverb

   a rag; a tatter; a small piece or fragment

4. Etymology: [Cf. G. flitter spangle, tinsel, flittern to make a tremulous motion, to glitter. Cf. Flitter, v. i.]

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. Flitter

   flit′ėr, v.i. to flutter.—n. Flitt′er-mouse, a bat.

Dictionary of Nautical TermsRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. flitter

   The Manx name for limpet.

Surnames Frequency by Census RecordsRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. FLITTER

   According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Flitter is ranked #66371 in terms of the most common surnames in America.
   
   The Flitter surname appeared 298 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 would have the surname Flitter.
   
   96.6% or 288 total occurrences were White.
   2.3% or 7 total occurrences were of Hispanic origin.

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1. • Move Back And Forth

Anagrams for flitter »

1. triflet

How to pronounce flitter?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say flitter in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of flitter in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of flitter in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

Popularity rank by frequency of use

References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=flitter
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Flitter
3. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
4. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/flitter
5. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=flitter
6. ^ Dictionary of Nautical Terms
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/26000/pg26000-images.html#:~:text=flitter
7. ^ Surnames Frequency by Census Records
   https://www.census.gov/topics/population/genealogy/data/2010_surnames.html