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Flighty Definition & Meaning

flighty
adjective
  1. guided by whim and fancy; "flighty young girls"
  2. unpredictably excitable (especially of horses)

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Frequently asked questions

What does flighty mean?
guided by whim and fancy; "flighty young girls" unpredictably excitable (especially of horses)
What part of speech is flighty?
Flighty is an adjective.
How many definitions does flighty have?
Flighty has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).

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