Synonyms of flirt

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noun (1)

as in wanton

a person who playfully shows another amorous attention

he's just a harmless flirt, so don't take him seriously

Synonyms & Similar Words

• wanton
• flirter
• vamp
• coquette
• coquet
• soubrette
• jade

flirt

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verb (1)

ˈflərt 

1

as in to tease

to show a sexual attraction for someone just for fun

the servers at that restaurant flirt with all the customers

Synonyms & Similar Words

• tease
• coquette
• fool
• toy
• trifle
• coquet
• woo
• kid
• vamp
• court
• frivol
• mash
• rib
• manipulate
• mess around
• razz
• dally
• play (with)
• lead on
• put on
• string along
• josh

2

as in to flit

to make an irregular series of quick, sudden movements

lazily watched the butterflies flirting among the wildflowers

Synonyms & Similar Words

• flit
• dart
• flutter
• dance
• flick
• fly
• scurry
• flicker
• zip
• wander
• flitter
• sail
• speed
• scuttle
• roam
• sprint
• scamper
• skip
• zoom
• zing
• shoot
• dash
• skitter
• meander
• ramble
• scud

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• hang
• float
• hover

flirt (with)

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verb (2)

as in to woo

to act so as to make (something) more likely

you're flirting with death by driving so recklessly

Synonyms & Similar Words

• woo
• invite
• fish (for)
• ask (for)
• look for
• seek
• court
• angle (for)
• search
• hunt
• tempt
• provoke

flirtation

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noun (2)

as in flirtatiousness

the attitude or behavior of one who insincerely courts the amorous attentions of others

somehow got the bizarre notion that flirtation was appropriate during a job interview

Synonyms & Similar Words

• flirtatiousness
• coquetry
• coyness
• coquettishness
• play
• dalliance
• kittenishness

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of flirt

Noun

Someone who plans extravagant dates and shows you off…but also flirts with others or lies about small things in ways that leave you second-guessing your worth. —Jenna Ryu, SELF, 14 Aug. 2025

The two flirt through the stalls, unable to fully see the other. —Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 8 Aug. 2025

Verb

Taylor and Pierre went Instagram official with their relationship in June 2025 after months of flirting with each other on social media. —Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2025

Even houses known for restraint, like Khaite, flirted with scarlet moments. —Essence, 24 Sep. 2025

Noun

In fact, a flirtation or a romance with someone in a position of authority might begin. —Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 15 Sep. 2025

Cecconi followed up his no-hitter flirtation with 5 2/3 solid innings against the White Sox on Sunday. —Zack Meisel, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025

Phrases Containing flirt

• flirt (with)