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flirt

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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

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