flirt

¹flirt

verb \ˈflərt\

Definition of FLIRT

intransitive verb

1

: to move erratically : flit

2

a : to behave amorously without serious intent b : to show superficial or casual interest or liking <flirted with the idea>; also : experiment <a novelist flirting with poetry>

3

: to come close to reaching or experiencing something —used with with <flirting with disaster>

transitive verb

1

: flick

2

: to move in a jerky manner

— flir·ta·tion \ˌflər-ˈtā-shən\ noun

— flirt·er noun

— flirty \ˈflər-tē\ adjective

Examples of FLIRT

1. They were flirting all night.
2. <the servers at that restaurant flirt with all the customers>

Origin of FLIRT

origin unknown

First Known Use: 1580

Related to FLIRT

Synonyms: coquet (or coquette), dally, frivol, mess around, toy, trifle

Related Words: vamp; court, mash, woo; josh, kid, put on, razz, rib, tease; fool, lead on, string along; manipulate, play (with)

Near Antonyms: float, hang, hover

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