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

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   verb. /flɜːt/ /flɜːrt/ [intransitive] Verb Forms. Phrasal Verbs. 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. Join us.

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

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   If you flirt with someone, you behave as if you are sexually attracted to them, in a playful or not very serious way.

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   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.

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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    Flirt definition: To act as if one is sexually attracted to another person, usually in a playful manner.

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    I.1. A joke, an amusing remark, a display of wit; a jibe, a… II. A person whose behaviour is inappropriate, capricious, or… Expand. II.2. † depreciative or derogatory. A woman or girl who is… II.3. † depreciative. A fickle, inconstant person. Obsolete.