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   flirt

   /fləːt/

   verb

   • 1. behave as though sexually attracted to someone, but playfully rather than with serious intentions: "she began to tease him, flirting with other men in front of him" Similar trifle withtoy withteaselead onphilander withdally withmake romantic advances tocourtwooinformal:pullchat upmake eyes atmake sheep's eyes atgive the come-on tocome on tobe all overvampdated:set one's cap at
   • ▪ experiment with or show a superficial interest in (an idea, activity, or movement) without committing oneself to it seriously: "a painter who had flirted briefly with Cubism" Similar dabble intoy withtrifle withamuse oneself withplay withentertain the idea/possibility ofconsidergive thought topotter about/around/round withtinker withdip intoscratch the surface of
   • ▪ deliberately expose oneself to (danger or difficulty): "the need of some individuals to flirt with death" Similar dice withcourtrisknot be afraid oftreat frivolouslymake light of
   • 2. (of a bird) wave or open and shut (its wings or tail) with a quick flicking motion: "a moorhen stepped out of the reeds, flirting its white tail"
   • ▪ move quickly to and fro with a fluttering motion: "the lark was flirting around the site"

   noun

   • 1. a person who habitually flirts: "Jim was an outrageous flirt"

   Word Origin mid 16th century: apparently symbolic, the elements fl- and -irt both suggesting sudden movement; compare with flick and spurt. The original verb senses were ‘give someone a sharp blow’ and ‘sneer at’; the earliest noun senses were ‘joke, jibe’ and ‘flighty girl’ (defined by Dr Johnson as ‘a pert young hussey’), with a notion originally of cheeky behaviour, later of playfully amorous behaviour.

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishFLIRT | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   FLIRT definition: 1. to behave as if sexually attracted to someone, although not seriously: 2. someone who behaves…. Learn more.

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   The meaning of FLIRT is to move erratically : flit. How to use flirt in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Flirt.

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   If you're interested in someone romantically, you might flirt with them, which means to chat them up or tease them in a playful way. Flirting is an indirect and fun way to let your crush know you're interested, like a seductive line or a few coy words.

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   Flirt definition: to court triflingly or act amorously without serious intentions; play at love; coquet.. See examples of FLIRT used in a sentence.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishFLIRT definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   verb. 1. (intransitive) to behave or act amorously without emotional commitment; toy or play with another's affections; dally. 2. (intransitive; usually foll by with) to deal playfully or carelessly (with something dangerous or serious ); trifle.

7. www.thefreedictionary.com › flirtFlirt - definition of flirt by The Free Dictionary

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   flirt. ( flɜːt) vb. 1. ( intr) to behave or act amorously without emotional commitment; toy or play with another's affections; dally. 2. (usually foll by: with) to deal playfully or carelessly (with something dangerous or serious); trifle: the motorcyclist flirted with death.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishflirt verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   flirt (with somebody) to behave towards somebody as if you find them sexually attractive, without seriously wanting to have a relationship with them. He flirts outrageously with his female clients. Topics Family and relationships c1. Word Origin. Take your English to the next level.

9. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishFLIRT | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   FLIRT definition: 1. to behave as if you are sexually attracted to someone, usually not in a very serious way: 2…. Learn more.

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    A fickle, flirtatious, or sexually promiscuous woman or girl; cf. jill-flirt, n., flirt-gill, n., flirt-gillian, n.

11. en.m.wiktionary.org › wiki › flirtflirt - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

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    Jul 12, 2024 · flirt (third-person singular simple present flirts, present participle flirting, simple past and past participle flirted) ( transitive) To throw (something) with a jerk or sudden movement; to fling. [from 16th c.] They flirt water in each other's faces. to flirt a glove, or a handkerchief.