(obsolete, Scottish) A flirtatious or cheeky girl.
(obsolete, Scottish) A flirtatious or cheeky girl.
"flirtigig" means: A flirtatious or cheeky girl.. This is a fairly neutral word with no inherent risk attached. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than something dangerous. If your child uses it, context will usually make the meaning clear. A brief, curious question about where they heard it is generally enough to know whether to follow up.
"flirtigig" means: A flirtatious or cheeky girl.. Register: neutral, standard English, usable in most everyday contexts. Note the regional or dialect label (obsolete) — usage may sound odd outside that variety. A common non-native mistake is to use the word in the wrong register, or to assume one fixed meaning when it is actually polysemous; always check the surrounding register and the audience before producing it yourself. In formal writing, prefer a neutral synonym or a short descriptive phrase, and use this word only when you have heard or read it being used naturally in a comparable context.
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"flirtigig" means: A flirtatious or cheeky girl.. This is a fairly neutral word with no inherent risk attached. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than something dangerous. If your child uses it, context will usually make the meaning clear. A brief, curious question about where they heard it is generally enough to know whether to follow up.
Slang is read by different audiences for very different reasons. The For parents view re-explains the term in plain, non-judgemental language so a caregiver can understand what their child means without needing the surrounding subculture. The For English learners view focuses on register (when it's safe to use), formal alternatives, and common mistakes — what a textbook won't teach you.
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(Scotland, obsolete) A flirtatious girl.
(slang) Ostentatiously effeminate.
An obsolete Scottish term for a flirtatious girl or young woman — one who toys with suitors or behaves in a coquettish manner. The word carries a slightly disapproving tone, implying frivolous or fickle behaviour. Now entirely archaic and mainly found in 18th-19th century Scottish literature.
A slang adjective that can mean two different things depending on context. In its older sense it describes something fluttery, unstable, or darting about — like a flitty butterfly or a restless mind. In its more common modern slang use, it describes behaviour or mannerisms perceived as ostentatiously effeminate, often applied to gay men, though not exclusively. The word sits in ambiguous territory: sometimes used affectionately within LGBTQ+ communities and sometimes as a mild put-down. Context and the relationship between speakers matters a lot here.