Fizgigs

/ˈfɪzɡɪɡz/ noun

Definition

The plural form of fizgig; multiple fireworks that hiss and spin, or multiple giddy, flighty people.

Etymology

Plural of fizgig formed by adding '-s'. The word maintains its dual meaning in plural form—both the literal fireworks and the metaphorical description of frivolous people.

Kelly Says

Shakespeare and his contemporaries loved this word because it combined visual (the spinning firework) and personality (someone unpredictable) in one delightful insult!

Related Words

Explore More Words

Get the Word Orb API

Complete word intelligence in one call. Free tier — 50 lookups/day.