as in flirted
to show a sexual attraction for someone just for fun
a group of college students coquetting with each other at the beach
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flirted
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McVay flirted with leaving coaching for broadcasting, at least temporarily, because of burnout after the 2021 championship season spilled into a miserable 2022.—
Gary Klein,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Jan. 2026 -
Since winning World Series in 1987 and 1991, the Twins have really only flirted with postseason relevance.—
John Shipley,
Twin Cities,
23 Jan. 2026
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“Coquetted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coquetted. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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