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flabbergast |ˈflabərˌɡast| — overcome with amazement
flabbergasted |ˈflæbərˌɡæstəd| — as if struck dumb with astonishment and surprise
flabbily |ˈflæbɪlɪ| — in a flabby manner
flabbiness |ˈflæbɪnəs| — a flabby softness
flabby |ˈflæbɪ| — out of condition; not strong or robust; incapable of exertion or endurance
flaccid |ˈflæsɪd| — drooping without elasticity; wanting in stiffness
flaccidity |flækˈsɪdɪtɪ| — a flabby softness
flack |flæk| — a slick spokesperson who can turn any criticism to the advantage of their employer
flacon — A small bottle, often used for keeping perfume.
flag |flæɡ| — emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design
flag down |ˈflæɡ ˈdaʊn| — signal to stop
flag-captain |ˈflæɡ kæptɪn| — (Royal Navy) the captain of a flagship
flag-day |ˈflæɡ deɪ| — (UK, Ireland) A day on which a registered charity raises money, usually by selling small lapel flags.
flag-officer |ˈflæɡˌɒfɪsə| — A naval officer with the rank of rear admiral or above, such officers are entitled to fly a personal flag, especially on the flagship.
flag-waving |ˈflæɡˌweɪvɪŋ| — fanatically patriotic
flagellant |ˈflajələnt fləˈjelənt| — a person who is whipped or whips himself for sexual gratification
flagellate |ˈflædʒəleɪt| — a usually nonphotosynthetic free-living protozoan with whiplike appendages; some are pathogens of humans and other animals
flagellation |ˌflædʒəˈleɪʃn| — beating as a source of erotic or religious stimulation
flagellum |ˌfləˈjeləm| — a whip used to inflict punishment (often used for pedantic humor)
flageolet |ˈflædʒəleɪ| — a French bean variety with light-colored seeds; usually dried
flagging |ˈflæɡɪŋ| — flagstones collectively
flaggy — (obsolete) Hanging down; drooping, pendulous.
flagitious |fləˈdʒɪʃəs| — extremely wicked, deeply criminal
flagman |ˈflaɡman| — A man who carries a flag, especially one used for signalling
flagon |ˈflæɡən| — a large metal or pottery vessel with a handle and spout; used to hold alcoholic beverages (usually wine)
flagpole |ˈflæɡpəʊl| — surveying instrument consisting of a straight rod painted in bands of alternate red and white each one foot wide; used for sightings by surveyors
flagrant |ˈfleɪɡrənt| — conspicuously and outrageously bad or reprehensible
flagship |ˈflæɡʃɪp| — the chief one of a related group
flagstaff |ˈflæɡstæf| — a town in north central Arizona; site of an important observatory
flagstone |ˈflæɡstəʊn| — stratified stone that splits into pieces suitable as paving stones
flail |fleɪl| — an implement consisting of handle with a free swinging stick at the end; used in manual threshing
flair |fler| — a natural talent
flak |flæk| — a slick spokesperson who can turn any criticism to the advantage of their employer
flake |fleɪk| — a crystal of snow
flaked |fleɪkt| — simple past tense and past participle of flake
flakes |ˈfleɪks| — plural form of flake
flaky |ˈfleɪkɪ| — made of or easily forming flakes
flam |flam| — A freak or whim.
flambeau |ˈflæmbəʊ| — a flaming torch (such as are used in processions at night)
flamboyance |flæmˈbɔɪəns| — extravagant elaborateness
flamboyancy — The condition of being flamboyant
flamboyant |flæmˈbɔɪənt| — showy tropical tree or shrub native to Madagascar; widely planted in tropical regions for its immense racemes of scarlet and orange flowers; sometimes placed in genus Poinciana
flame |fleɪm| — the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke
flame up |ˈfleɪm ʌp| — burn brightly
flame-colored — having the brilliant orange-red color of flames
flame-coloured — having the brilliant orange-red color of flames
flame-thrower |ˈfleɪmˌθrəʊə| — Alternative spelling of flamethrower.
flamen |ˈfleɪmen| — a priest who served a particular deity in ancient Rome
flamenco |fləˈmeŋkəʊ| — guitar music composed for dancing the flamenco
flames |ˈfleɪmz| — plural form of flame
flamethrower |ˈfleɪmθrəʊər| — a weapon that squirts ignited fuel for several yards
flaming |ˈfleɪmɪŋ| — the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke
flamingly — With, or as if with, fire or flames.
flamingo |fləˈmɪŋɡəʊ| — large pink to scarlet web-footed wading bird with down-bent bill; inhabits brackish lakes
flammable |ˈflæməbl| — easily ignited
flamy |ˈfleɪmiː| — flaming, blazing
flan |flæn| — open pastry filled with fruit or custard
flange |flændʒ| — a projection used for strength or for attaching to another object
flank |flæŋk| — the side of military or naval formation
flanker |ˈflæŋkər| — a back stationed wide of the scrimmage line; used as a pass receiver
flannel |ˈflænl| — a soft light woolen fabric; used for clothing
flanneled |ˈflænəld| — Covered or wrapped in flannel.
flannelette |ˌflænəˈlet| — a cotton fabric imitating flannel
flannelled |ˈflænld| — wearing clothes made of flannel; especially wearing cricket whites
flap |flæp| — any broad thin and limber covering attached at one edge; hangs loose or projects freely
flapdoodle |ˈflæpduːdl| — (uncountable) nonsense
flapjack |ˈflæpdʒæk| — a flat cake of thin batter fried on both sides on a griddle
flapper |ˈflæpər| — a young woman in the 1920s who flaunted her unconventional conduct and dress
flare |fler| — a shape that spreads outward
flare up |ˈfler ˌəp| — ignite quickly and suddenly, especially after having died down
flare-up |ˈfler ˌəp| — a sudden intense happening
flared |ˈflerd| — simple past tense and past participle of flare
flaring |ˈflerɪŋ| — streaming or flapping or spreading wide as if in a current of air
flash |flæʃ| — a sudden intense burst of radiant energy
flash back |ˈflæʃ ˈbæk| — return in time
flash-house |ˈflæʃhaʊs| — (obsolete) A brothel.
flash-point |ˈflæʃpɔɪnt| — The lowest temperature at which a liquid can form an ignitable mixture in air near the surface of the liquid.
flashback |ˈflæʃbæk| — a transition (in literary or theatrical works or films) to an earlier event or scene that interrupts the normal chronological development of the story
flasher |ˈflæʃər| — someone with a compulsive desire to expose the genitals
flashily |ˈflæʃɪlɪ| — in a meretricious manner
flashiness — tasteless showiness
flashing |ˈflæʃɪŋ| — a short vivid experience
flashlight |ˈflæʃlaɪt| — a small portable battery-powered electric lamp
flashy |ˈflæʃɪ| — tastelessly showy
flask |flæsk| — bottle that has a narrow neck
flasket |ˈflæskɪt| — (obsolete, UK) A long, shallow basket with two handles.
flat |flæt| — a level tract of land
flat-footed |ˈflætˈfʊtɪd| — with feet flat on the ground; not tiptoe
flat-iron |ˈflæt aɪən| — Alternative spelling of flatiron.
flat-out |aʊt| — Alternative form of flat out.
flatboat |ˈflætˌbɒt| — a flatbottom boat for carrying heavy loads (especially on canals)
flatcar |ˈflætkɑːr| — freight car without permanent sides or roof
flatfish |ˈflætfɪʃ| — sweet lean whitish flesh of any of numerous thin-bodied fish; usually served as thin fillets
flatfoot |ˈflatfʊt| — a policeman who patrols a given region
flatfooted — unprepared and unable to react quickly
flathead |ˈflæthed| — food fish of the Indonesian region of the Pacific; resembles gurnards
flatiron — an iron that was heated by placing it on a stove
flatland |ˈflatland| — Any land of relatively constant altitude (with no hills).
flatlet |ˈflætlɪt| — a tiny flat
flatly |ˈflætlɪ| — in an unqualified manner
flatness |ˈflætnəs| — the property of having two dimensions
flatten |ˈflætn| — make flat or flatter
flatten out |ˈflætən ˈaʊt| — become flat or flatter
flattened |ˈflætənd| — having been flattened
flatter |ˈflætər| — praise somewhat dishonestly
flatterer |ˈflætərər| — a person who uses flattery
flattering |ˈflætərɪŋ| — showing or representing to advantage
flattery |ˈflætərɪ| — excessive or insincere praise
flatting |ˈflætɪŋ| — (Australia, New Zealand) The practice of living, with others, in a flat.
flattop |ˈflæt tɑːp| — a closely cropped haircut; usually for men or boys
flatty |ˈflætɪ| — (regional, slang) A flatfish
flatulence |ˈflætʃələns| — a state of excessive gas in the alimentary canal
flatulency |ˈflætjʊlənsɪ| — a state of excessive gas in the alimentary canal
flatulent |ˈflætʃələnt| — generating excessive gas in the alimentary canal
flatus |ˈfleɪtəs| — a reflex that expels intestinal gas through the anus
flatware |ˈflætwer| — tableware that is relatively flat and fashioned as a single piece
flatwise |ˈflætˌwaɪz| — With a flat side down or otherwise in contact with a flat surface.
flaunt |flɔːnt| — the act of displaying something ostentatiously
flaunting |ˈflɒntɪŋ| — Present participle of flaunt.
flautist |ˈflaʊtɪst| — someone who plays the flute
flavescent |fləˈves(ə)nt| — yellow-ish in colour, or turning yellow
flavin |ˈfleɪˌvɪn| — a ketone that forms the nucleus of certain natural yellow pigments like riboflavin
flavonoid |ˈfleɪvənɔɪd| — any of a large class of plant pigments having a chemical structure based on or similar to flavone
flavor |ˈfleɪvər| — the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people
flavored |ˈfleɪvərd| — American standard spelling of flavoured.
flavoring |ˈfleɪvərɪŋ| — something added to food primarily for the savor it imparts
flavorless |ˈfleɪvəlɪs| — lacking taste or flavor or tang
flavorous |ˈfleɪv(ə)rəs| — full of flavor
flavour |ˈfleɪvər| — the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people
flavoured |ˈfleɪvərd| — Having a specific taste, often due to the addition of flavouring.
flavouring |ˈfleɪvərɪŋ| — something added to food primarily for the savor it imparts
flavourless |ˈfleɪvələs| — lacking taste or flavor or tang
flaw |flɔː| — an imperfection in an object or machine
flawed |flɔːd| — having a blemish or flaw
flawless |ˈflɔːləs| — without a flaw
flawy |ˈflɔːiː| — Full of flaws or cracks; broken; defective.
flax |flæks| — fiber of the flax plant that is made into thread and woven into linen fabric
flaxen |ˈflæksn| — of hair color; pale yellowish to yellowish brown
flaxseed |ˈflækssiːd| — the seed of flax used as a source of oil
flaxy |ˈflæksɪ| — Like flax; flaxen.
flay |fleɪ| — strip the skin off
flayer — one who or that which flays
flea |fliː| — any wingless bloodsucking parasitic insect noted for ability to leap
flea-bag |ˈfliːbæɡ| — A disreputable place of accommodation.
flea-bitten |ˈfliː bɪtən| — worn and broken down by hard use
flea-pit |ˈfliːpɪt| — (colloquial) A dilapidated building, stereotypically hosting a low-grade cinema.
fleabag |ˈfliːbæɡ| — a run-down hotel
fleabane |ˈfliːbeɪn| — hairy perennial Eurasian herb with yellow daisylike flowers reputed to destroy or drive away fleas
fleabite |ˈfliːbaɪt| — The bite of a flea, or the mark caused by such a bite.
fleam |fliːm| — A sharp instrument used to open a vein, to lance gums, or the like.
fleapit |ˈfliːpɪt| — an old shabby movie theater
fleck |flek| — a small fragment of something broken off from the whole
flecker |ˈflekər| — To fleck.
flection |ˈflekʃən| — the state of being flexed (as of a joint)
fled |fled| — simple past tense and past participle of flee
fledge |flej| — feed, care for, and rear young birds for flight
fledged |fledʒd| — (of an arrow) equipped with feathers
fledgeling |ˈfledʒlɪŋ| — any new participant in some activity
fledgling |ˈfledʒlɪŋ| — any new participant in some activity
flee |fliː| — run away quickly
fleece |fliːs| — the wool of a sheep or similar animal
fleecy |ˈfliːsɪ| — (of fabrics) having soft nap produced by brushing
fleeing |ˈfliːɪŋ| — Present participle of flee.
fleer |ˈflɪr| — someone who flees from an uncongenial situation
fleet |fliːt| — group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership
fleeting |ˈfliːtɪŋ| — lasting for a markedly brief time
Fleming |ˈflemɪŋ| — British writer famous for writing spy novels about secret agent James Bond (1908-1964)
Flemish |ˈflemɪʃ| — an ethnic group speaking Flemish and living in northern and western Belgium
flench |flentʃ| — Alternative form of flense.
flense |flens| — strip the blubber or skin from (a whale or seal)
flesh |fleʃ| — the soft tissue of the body of a vertebrate: mainly muscle tissue and fat
flesh-colored — having a bright red or pinkish color
flesh-coloured |ˈfleʃˌkʌləd| — having a bright red or pinkish color
flesh-eating — (of animals) carnivorous
flesh-fly |ˈfleʃflaɪ| — Alternative form of flesh-fly.
flesh-wound |ˈfleʃ wuːnd| — An injury which pierces the skin and causes bleeding, but which does not injure any bones or vital organs, and does not carry a serious threat of death.
fleshiness — more than average fatness
fleshings |ˈfleʃɪŋz| — Flesh-coloured tights (worn by actors or dancers)
fleshly |ˈfleʃlɪ| — marked by the appetites and passions of the body
fleshpot |ˈfleʃpɒt| — A place offering entertainment of a sensual or luxurious nature
fleshy |ˈfleʃɪ| — usually describes a large person who is fat but has a large frame to carry it
fleur-de-lis |ˌflɜːr də ˈliː| — plants with sword-shaped leaves and erect stalks bearing bright-colored flowers composed of three petals and three drooping sepals
flew |fluː| — simple past tense of fly
flews |fluːz| — The pendulous flaps of skin hanging from the side of the lips of certain dogs, especially hounds.
flex |fleks| — the act of flexing
flexibility |ˌfleksəˈbɪlətɪ| — the property of being flexible; easily bent or shaped
flexible |ˈfleksəbl| — able to adjust readily to different conditions
flexibleness — the property of being flexible; easily bent or shaped
flexibly |ˈfleksəblɪ| — with flexibility
flexile |ˈfleksəl| — able to flex; able to bend easily
flexion |ˈflekʃn| — the state of being flexed (as of a joint)
flexional — Dated form of flectional.
flexor |ˈfleksər| — a skeletal muscle whose contraction bends a joint
flexure |ˈflekʃər| — the state of being flexed (as of a joint)
flibbertigibbet |ˈflɪbərtɪdʒɪbɪt| — a female fool
flick |flɪk| — a light sharp contact (usually with something flexible)
flicker |ˈflɪkər| — a momentary flash of light
flickering |ˈflɪkərɪŋ| — shining unsteadily
flier |ˈflɑɪər| — someone who travels by air
flight |flaɪt| — a formation of aircraft in flight
flight-deck |ˈflaɪtdek| — the deck of an aircraft carrier, on which aircraft can land and take off.
flight-lieutenant |ˈflaɪtlefˈtenənt| — A rank in the RAF, between that of flying officer and squadron leader, of a person in charge of a flight of aircraft, equivalent to a Royal Navy lieutenant or an Army captain
flight-shot |ˈflaɪtʃɒt| — (UK, Scotland, dialect, dated) The distance to which an arrow or flight may be shot; bowshot; about a fifth of a mile.
flightiness — the trait of acting unpredictably and more from whim or caprice than from reason or judgment
flighty |ˈflaɪtɪ| — guided by whim and fancy
flim-flam |ˈflɪmflæm| — deceive somebody
flimflam |ˈflɪmflæm| — a swindle in which you cheat at gambling or persuade a person to buy worthless property
flimsy |ˈflɪmzɪ| — a thin strong lightweight translucent paper used especially for making carbon copies
flinch |flɪntʃ| — a reflex response to sudden pain
flinders |ˈflɪndərz| — British explorer who mapped the Australian coast (1774-1814)
fling |flɪŋ| — a usually brief attempt
fling off |ˈflɪŋ ˈɒf| — write quickly
flinger — One who flings or hurls something.
flint |flɪnt| — a hard kind of stone; a form of silica more opaque than chalcedony
flint-glass |ˈflɪntˈɡlɑːs| — A soft, heavy, brilliant glass, consisting essentially of a silicate of lead and potassium. It is used for tableware and in optical instruments.
flintlock |ˈflɪntlɑːk| — a muzzle loader that had a flintlock type of gunlock
flintstone |ˈflɪntˌstəʊn| — pebbles of flint used in masonry construction
flinty |ˈflɪntɪ| — showing unfeeling resistance to tender feelings
flip |flɪp| — an acrobatic feat in which the feet roll over the head (either forward or backward) and return
flip-flap |flæp| — with repeated strokes and noise
flippancy |ˈflɪpənsɪ| — inappropriate levity
flippant |ˈflɪpənt| — showing inappropriate levity
flipper |ˈflɪpər| — a shoe for swimming; the paddle-like front is an aid in swimming (especially underwater)
flirt |flɜːrt| — a seductive woman who uses her sex appeal to exploit men
flirtation |flɜːrˈteɪʃn| — playful behavior intended to arouse sexual interest
flirtatious |flɜːrˈteɪʃəs| — like a coquette
flirting |ˈflɜːtɪŋ| — playful behavior intended to arouse sexual interest
flirty |ˈflɜːtɪ| — Flirting, or seeming to flirt.
flit |flɪt| — a sudden quick movement
flitch |flɪtʃ| — fish steak usually cut from a halibut
flitter |ˈflɪdər| — move back and forth very rapidly
flittermouse |ˈflɪdərˌmaʊs| — (zoology, now chiefly dialectal) A bat; a reremouse; flindermouse.
flivver |ˈflɪvər| — An automobile, particularly one which is old and inexpensive.
float |fləʊt| — the time interval between the deposit of a check in a bank and its payment
floatable |ˈfləʊtəbəl| — That may be floated.
floatage |ˈfləʊtɪdʒ| — Alternative form of flotage.
floatation |fləʊˈteɪʃən| — the phenomenon of floating (remaining on the surface of a liquid without sinking)
floater |ˈfləʊtər| — spots before the eyes caused by opaque cell fragments in the vitreous humor and lens
floating |ˈfləʊtɪŋ| — the act of someone who floats on the water
floatplane |ˈfləʊtˌpleɪn| — a seaplane equipped with pontoons for landing or taking off from water
floaty |ˈfləʊtɪ| — tending to float on a liquid or rise in air or gas
flocculate |ˈflɑːkjəˌleɪt| — form into an aggregated lumpy or fluffy mass
flock |flɑːk| — a church congregation guided by a pastor
floe |fləʊ| — a flat mass of ice (smaller than an ice field) floating at sea
flog |flɑːɡ| — beat severely with a whip or rod
flogging |ˈflɑːɡɪŋ| — beating with a whip or strap or rope as a form of punishment
flood |flʌd| — the rising of a body of water and its overflowing onto normally dry land
flood-gate |ˈflʌdɡeɪt| — Alternative spelling of floodgate.
floodgate |ˈflʌdɡeɪt| — something that restrains a flood or outpouring
flooding |ˈflʌdɪŋ| — a technique used in behavior therapy; client is flooded with experiences of a particular kind until becoming either averse to them or numbed to them
floodlight |ˈflʌdlaɪt| — light that is a source of artificial illumination having a broad beam; used in photography
floodplain |ˈflʌdpleɪn| — a low plain adjacent to a river that is formed chiefly of river sediment and is subject to flooding
floodwater |ˈflʌdwɔːtər| — (chiefly in the plural) The water of a flood.
floodwaters |ˈfləˌdwɒtərz| — The waters of a flood
floor |flɔːr| — the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
floor-lamp |ˈflɔːlæmp| — A lamp supported by a tall vertical pole in order that light comes from above those seated in the vicinity.
floorcloth |ˈflɔːrklɔːθ| — a cloth, normally of flannel, used for cleaning floors.
floorer |flɔːrər| — Someone who floors, lays flooring
flooring |ˈflɔːrɪŋ| — the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
floorwalker |flɔːrˌwɔːkər| — an employee of a retail store who supervises sales personnel and helps with customer problems
floosie |ˈfluːzɪ| — Alternative spelling of floozie.
floozie |ˈfluːzɪ| — a prostitute who attracts customers by walking the streets
floozy |ˈfluːzɪ| — a prostitute who attracts customers by walking the streets
flop |flɑːp| — an arithmetic operation performed on floating-point numbers
flophouse |ˈflɑːphaʊs| — a cheap lodging house
floppy |ˈflɑːpɪ| — a small plastic magnetic disk enclosed in a stiff envelope with a radial slit; used to store data or programs for a microcomputer
flora |ˈflɔːrə| — all the plant life in a particular region or period
florae |flɔːriː| — plural form of flora
floral |ˈflɔːrəl| — resembling or made of or suggestive of flowers
Florentine |ˈflɔːrəntiːn| — a native or resident of Florence, Italy
florescence |fləʊˈresəns| — the time and process of budding and unfolding of blossoms
floret |ˈflɔːrət| — a diminutive flower (especially one that is part of a composite flower)
floriated |flɔːriːˌeɪtɪd| — (architecture) Having floral ornaments.
floriculture |ˈflɔːrɪkʌltʃər| — the cultivation of flowering plants
florid |ˈflɔːrɪd| — elaborately or excessively ornamented
floriferous |flɒˈrɪf(ə)rəs| — (botany) That bears flowers (especially lots of flowers)
florin |ˈflɔːrɪn| — the basic unit of money in Suriname; equal to 100 cents
florist |ˈflɔːrɪst| — someone who grows and deals in flowers
floruit |flɔːruːɪt| — The time period during which a person, group, culture, etc. is at its peak.
floss |flɔːs| — a soft loosely twisted thread used in embroidery
flossy |ˈflɔːsiː| — like down or as soft as down
flotage |ˈfləʊtɪdʒ| — The state of floating.
flotation |fləʊˈteɪʃn| — the phenomenon of floating (remaining on the surface of a liquid without sinking)
flotilla |fləʊˈtɪlə| — a United States Navy fleet consisting of two or more squadrons of small warships
flotsam |ˈflɑːtsəm| — the floating wreckage of a ship
flounce |flaʊns| — a strip of pleated material used as a decoration or a trim
flounder |ˈflaʊndər| — flesh of any of various American and European flatfish
flour |ˈflaʊər| — fine powdery foodstuff obtained by grinding and sifting the meal of a cereal grain
floured |ˈflaʊəd| — simple past tense and past participle of flour
flourish |ˈflɜːrɪʃ| — a showy gesture
flourishing |ˈflɜːrɪʃɪŋ| — very lively and profitable
floury |ˈflaʊərɪ| — resembling flour in fine powdery texture
flout |flaʊt| — treat with contemptuous disregard
flow |fləʊ| — the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)
flower |ˈflaʊər| — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
flower-girl |ˈflaʊə ɡɜːl| — A participant in a wedding procession, whose responsibility is usually to spread flower petals on the floor before the bride, or to carry a bouquet of flowers.
flowerbed |ˈflɑʊərˌbed| — a bed in which flowers are growing
flowered |ˈflaʊərd| — resembling or made of or suggestive of flowers
floweret |ˈflaʊəret| — a diminutive flower (especially one that is part of a composite flower)
flowering |ˈflaʊərɪŋ| — the time and process of budding and unfolding of blossoms
flowerpot |ˈflaʊərpɑːt| — a container in which plants are cultivated
flowery |ˈflaʊərɪ| — marked by elaborate rhetoric and elaborated with decorative details
flowing |ˈfləʊɪŋ| — the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)
flown |fləʊn| — past participle of fly
flu |fluː| — an acute febrile highly contagious viral disease
flub |flʌb| — an embarrassing mistake
flubdub |ˈflʌbˌdʌb| — A buffoon.
fluctuate |ˈflʌktʃʊeɪt| — cause to fluctuate or move in a wavelike pattern
fluctuating |ˈflʌktʃəˌwetɪŋ| — having unpredictable ups and downs
fluctuation |ˌflʌktʃʊˈeɪʃn| — a wave motion
flue |fluː| — flat bladelike projection on the arm of an anchor
fluency |ˈfluːənsɪ| — powerful and effective language
fluent |ˈfluːənt| — smooth and unconstrained in movement
fluently |ˈfluːəntlɪ| — in a fluent manner
fluey |ˈfluːɪ| — downy; fluffy
fluff |flʌf| — any light downy material
fluffy |ˈflʌfɪ| — like down or as soft as down
fluid |ˈfluːɪd| — a substance that is fluid at room temperature and pressure
fluidify — to make fluid
fluidity |flʊˈɪdətɪ| — the property of flowing easily
fluke |fluːk| — a stroke of luck
fluky |ˈfluːkɪ| — subject to accident or chance or change
flume |fluːm| — a narrow gorge with a stream running through it
flummery |ˈflʌmərɪ| — a bland custard or pudding especially of oatmeal
flummox |ˈflʌməks| — be a mystery or bewildering to
flummoxed |ˈflʌməkst| — simple past tense and past participle of flummox
flump |fləmp| — fall heavily
flung |flʌŋ| — simple past tense of fling
flunk |flʌŋk| — failure to reach a minimum required performance
flunkey |ˈflʌŋkɪ| — a male servant (especially a footman)
flunky |ˈflʌŋkɪ| — a male servant (especially a footman)
fluor |ˈfluːər| — a soft mineral (calcium fluoride) that is fluorescent in ultraviolet light; chief source of fluorine
fluorescence |ˌflɔːˈresns| — light emitted during absorption of radiation of some other (invisible) wavelength
fluorescent |ˌflɔːˈresnt| — a lighting fixture that uses a fluorescent lamp
fluoride |ˈflɔːraɪd| — a salt of hydrofluoric acid
fluorine |ˈflɔːriːn| — a nonmetallic univalent element belonging to the halogens; usually a yellow irritating toxic flammable gas; a powerful oxidizing agent; recovered from fluorite or cryolite or fluorapatite
fluorite |ˈflʊˌraɪt| — a soft mineral (calcium fluoride) that is fluorescent in ultraviolet light; chief source of fluorine
fluorspar |ˈflʊrˌspɑːr| — a soft mineral (calcium fluoride) that is fluorescent in ultraviolet light; chief source of fluorine
flurry |ˈflɜːrɪ| — a rapid active commotion
flush |flʌʃ| — the period of greatest prosperity or productivity
fluster |ˈflʌstər| — a disposition that is confused or nervous and upset
flute |fluːt| — a high-pitched woodwind instrument; a slender tube closed at one end with finger holes on one end and an opening near the closed end across which the breath is blown
fluted |ˈfluːtɪd| — Having flutes or grooves, either for decoration or to trim weight.
fluting |ˈfluːtɪŋ| — a groove or furrow in cloth etc (particularly a shallow concave groove on the shaft of a column)
flutist |ˈfluːtɪst| — someone who plays the flute
flutter |ˈflʌtər| — the act of moving back and forth
fluty |ˈfluːtɪ| — Resembling the sound of a flute.
fluvial |ˈfluːvɪəl| — of or relating to or happening in a river
flux |flʌks| — the rate of flow of energy or particles across a given surface
fluxion |ˈflʌkʃən| — a flow or discharge
fly |flaɪ| — two-winged insects characterized by active flight
fly on |ˈflaɪ ɑːn| — continue flying
fly-agaric |ˈflaɪˌæɡərɪk| — A poisonous mushroom, Amanita muscaria, with a large crimson cap, fading to yellow, scattered with white flecks.
fly-by |ˈflaɪˌbaɪ| — a flight at a low altitude (usually of military aircraft) over spectators on the ground
fly-by-night |ˈflaɪbaɪˌnaɪt| — a debtor who flees to avoid paying
fly-fishing |ˈflaɪ fɪʃɪŋ| — angling with an artificial fly as a lure
fly-sheet |ˈflaɪʃiːt| — an extra cover of a tent to protect against insects and bad weather.
fly-swatter |ˈflaɪ swɒtər| — Alternative form of flyswatter.
flyable — Able to be flown
flyaway |ˈflaɪəweɪ| — guided by whim and fancy
flyblow — The larva of the blowfly, especially when found on rotten meat.
flyblown |ˈflaɪbləʊn| — spoiled and covered with eggs and larvae of flies
flyboy — (slang) Aircraft pilot, especially of a military combat aircraft.
flyby |ˈflaɪˌbaɪ| — A flight past a celestial object in order to make observations.
flyer |ˈflaɪər| — an advertisement (usually printed on a page or in a leaflet) intended for wide distribution
flying |ˈflaɪɪŋ| — an instance of traveling by air
flyleaf |ˈflaɪliːf| — a blank leaf in the front or back of a book
flyman |ˈflaɪmən| — (UK) Someone who drives a fly-coach.
flyover |ˈflaɪəʊvər| — bridge formed by the upper level of a crossing of two highways at different levels
flypaper |ˈflaɪpeɪpər| — paper that is poisoned or coated with a sticky substance to kill flies
flysheet |ˈflaɪʃiːt| — An extra cover of a tent to protect against insects and bad weather.
flytrap |ˈflaɪˌtræp| — a trap for catching flies
flyweight |ˈflaɪweɪt| — weighs no more than 115 pounds
flywheel |ˈflaɪwiːl| — regulator consisting of a heavy wheel that stores kinetic energy and smooths the operation of a reciprocating engine