flitter

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/ˈflɪtər/

verb
To move quickly and lightly

flitter in a sentence

  • “The butterflies flittered around the colorful flowers.”
  • “The birds flittered back and forth between the backyard feeder and the safety of the trees.”
  • “These flittering finches are adaptable and have learned to live in cities, towns and farmland.”
  • “Western tanagers escort rafters downstream — yellow flashes flittering from juniper to juniper.”

What does “flitter” mean?

flitter (verb) means to move quickly and lightly. It is pronounced /ˈflɪtər/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.

Frequently asked questions

What does "flitter" mean?
flitter (verb) means: To move quickly and lightly
How do you pronounce "flitter"?
"flitter" is pronounced /ˈflɪtər/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
How do you use "flitter" in a sentence?
Here is "flitter" used in a sentence: The butterflies flittered around the colorful flowers.

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