flirtatious
adjective
flir·ta·tious
ˌflər-ˈtā-shəs 
: inclined to flirt : coquettish
flirtatiously
adverb
flirtatiousness
noun
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The network includes federal agent Brian Higgins, who exchanged flirtatious text messages with Read, leading the defense to question if that led to a fatal confrontation.
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Michael Casey, Chicago Tribune, 13 June 2025
Jane told Diddy’s defense lawyer there was flirtatious banter between her and the rapper.
—Lauryn Overhultz , Maria Paronich , Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 12 June 2025
This lusty trine activates your exotic ninth house and flirtatious fifth house, bringing romantic storylines, creative breakthroughs and a little adventure that spices things up in more ways than one.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 22 May 2025
Throughout the late ’90s and early 2000s, Mel B’s style was bold, spunky, and flirtatious.
—Mecca Pryor, Essence, 21 May 2025
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Michael Casey, Chicago Tribune, 13 June 2025
Jane told Diddy’s defense lawyer there was flirtatious banter between her and the rapper.
—Lauryn Overhultz , Maria Paronich , Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 12 June 2025
This lusty trine activates your exotic ninth house and flirtatious fifth house, bringing romantic storylines, creative breakthroughs and a little adventure that spices things up in more ways than one.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 22 May 2025
Throughout the late ’90s and early 2000s, Mel B’s style was bold, spunky, and flirtatious.
—Mecca Pryor, Essence, 21 May 2025
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“Flirtatious.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/flirtatious. Accessed 6 Jul. 2025.
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