flitter

== English == === Pronunciation === (US) IPA(key): /ˈflɪtɚ/, [ˈflɪɾɚ] Rhymes: -ɪtə(ɹ) === Etymology 1 === From Middle English flytteren, frequentative form of flitten, flytten, flütten, possibly from Old Norse flytja (“to carry about, convey”), equivalent to flit +‎ -er (frequentative suffix). ==== Verb ==== flitter (third-person singular simple present flitters, present participle flittering, simple past and past participle flittered) To scatter in pieces. To move about rapidly and nimbly. To move quickly from one condition or location to another. To flutter or quiver. ===== Derived terms ===== flitter down flittermouse flittery === Etymology 2 === From flit +‎ -er. ==== Noun ==== flitter (plural flitters) A fluttering movement A rag; a tatter; a small piece or fragment. Any of various hesperiid butterflies of the genus Hyarotis. (science fiction) A small aircraft or spacecraft. A small perceptible feeling === Etymology 3 === ==== Noun ==== flitter (plural flitters) (archaic Southern US, Caribbean) Pronunciation spelling of fritter. ===== Derived terms ===== flat as a flitter ==== References ==== (aircraft): Jeff Prucher, editor (2007), “flitter”, in Brave New Words: The Oxford Dictionary of Science Fiction, Oxford, Oxfordshire; New York, N.Y.: Oxford University Press, →ISBN, page 66. (aircraft): Jesse Sheidlower, editor (2001–2026), “flitter n.”, in Historical Dictionary of Science Fiction. “flitter”, in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, Springfield, Mass.: G. & C. Merriam, 1913, →OCLC. == German == === Pronunciation === === Verb === flitter inflection of flittern: first-person singular present singular imperative