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as in wanton
a person who playfully shows another amorous attention he's just a harmless flirt, so don't take him seriously

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flirt

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verb (1)

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as in to tease
to show a sexual attraction for someone just for fun the servers at that restaurant flirt with all the customers

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2
as in to flit
to make an irregular series of quick, sudden movements lazily watched the butterflies flirting among the wildflowers

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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

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Recent Examples of flirt
Noun
Sincere flirts prioritize emotional bonds over physical attraction, using self-disclosure and high quality listening, which fosters perceptions of care and closeness. Mark Travers, Forbes, 27 Oct. 2024 In a funny throwback to the series’ roots, Bridget’s former boss and lover, Daniel Cleaver (Hugh Grant), previously presumed dead in a plane crash but now very much alive, is back as a dear friend, albeit still an outrageous flirt. David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
Verb
Jack and Genevieve, who have a romantic past and a flirting present, select members of the other’s company to filch for this one-year experiment. Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 23 Apr. 2025 Long story short: This is the tale of the rise and fall of the Sith's massive criminal syndicate away from the Empire's prying eyes, so expect more of the surprisingly dark tone past shows have often flirted with. Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 18 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for flirt
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Noun
  • The felling of at least 13 trees on public sidewalks over more than a week has sparked outrage across the city, with some suggesting the wanton vandalism marked a new low for a city that has been struggling with manifold social and economic crises.
    Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 24 Apr. 2025
  • She was charged with a DUI and DWI, negligently driving a vehicle in a careless and imprudent manner, endangering property, life, and person, as well as recklessly driving a vehicle in wanton and willful disregard for the safety of persons and property.
    DeMicia Inman, VIBE.com, 28 Feb. 2025

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“Flirt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flirt. Accessed 5 May. 2025.

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