FICKLE


Meaning of FICKLE in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈfi-kəl ]

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 fāh 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 ˈfi-k(ə-)lē adverb

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