adj.
Pronunciation: ' fi-k ə l
Function: adjective
Etymology: Middle English fikel deceitful, inconstant, from Old English ficol deceitful; akin to Old English be fician to deceive, and probably to Old English f ā h hostile ― more at FOE
Date: 13th century
: marked by lack of steadfastness, constancy, or stability : given to erratic changeableness
synonyms see INCONSTANT
– fick · le · ness noun
– fick · ly \ ' fi-k( ə -)l ē \ adverb