Flitter vs. Flutter - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange
Sep 11, 2016 · Normally "flutter" is used when referencing eyelids, but one might choose to use "flitter" to imply a degree of randomness. "Flutter", in it's literal sense, means to flap like a …
"Flitter lip!" to mean 'darn' - English Language & Usage Stack …
Oct 8, 2020 · The only newspaper mention "of "flitter-lip" that I've been able to find is regrettably thin on context. It comes from a set of very brief trial court notes in the [Winnsboro South …
What does it mean ( (feeling flatter than a fritter))?
Jul 1, 2019 · Please tell me the meaning of ((feeling flatter than a fritter)) in this paragraph: It is different every day. My whole day’s plans might go out the window because a teacher’s lesson …
Is “flatter than a mashed cat” a common phrase?
As others have pointed out, it's not a popular phrase. Why a cat? Why not a possum, or a skunk? When I read the metaphor, I immediately assumed it was a pun on the word "flat," and an …
Idiom for as flat as - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange
Dec 30, 2017 · Could someone please show me any word or phrase that could fit with as flat as _______ . Grammar is important.
etymology - What is the confusion surrounding the name origin of …
May 9, 2020 · Agreeing with JL. fl-: which is expressive of movement and characterizes a family of words, as in: flap, flare, flee, flick, flicker, flounder, fling, flip, flit, flitter, flow, flutter, fly, flurry, …
I am searching for a word or phrase that describes reflected light ...
Aug 15, 2018 · I am trying to find a word or short phrase that conveys the idea of reflected light, dancing light, flickering light. It is for an artistic project to name an artwork piece I am …