Flutter

Flutter

FLUTTER /ˈfluttə/
Verb United Kingdom

A brief go at gambling.

Example Sentences

"Don't Flutter about like that!"
"He's always trying to Flutter when he shouldn't."

Etymology & History

British slang for small bet. From butterfly flutter (light, uncertain). 'Having a flutter!' British gambling terminology.

Word Details

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Region
General British
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Era
Modern
Language
Mild
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Formality
Slang
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