Etymology
From late first attested 1549 probably imitative of nonsense uttered by gossips. Usage as an
imp or fiend and name of the
Devil from around 1603.
Noun
- An offbeat, skittish person; especially said of a young woman.
- An imp, a fiend.
- A flighty person; someone regarded as silly, irresponsible, or scatterbrained, especially someone who chatters or gossips
