flighty

Pronunciation: /ˈflaɪti/

The English word “flighty” has 3 meanings listed here.

adjective

Given to unplanned and silly ideas or actions.
That flies easily or often.
Swift.

Etymology

From flight + -y. Compare Dutch vluchtig (“volatile; fleeting; cursory”), German flüchtig (“volatile; fleeting; momentary; quick”), Danish flygtig (“elusive; evasive”), Swedish flyktig.

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