flirt
[ flurt ]
/ flɜrt /
verb (used without object)
verb (used with object)
to give a sudden or brisk motion to; wave smartly, as a fan.
to throw or propel with a toss or jerk; fling suddenly.
noun
Also flirt·er.
a person who is given to flirting.
a quick throw or toss; sudden jerk or darting motion.
Origin of flirt
OTHER WORDS FROM flirt
flirt·ing·ly, adverb flirt·y, adjective, flirt·i·er, flirt·i·estWords nearby flirt
flipbook,
flippant,
flipper,
flipping,
flippy,
flirt,
flirtable,
flirtation,
flirtatious,
flit,
flit gun
Example sentences from the Web for flirting
British Dictionary definitions for flirting
flirt
/ (flɜːt) /
verb
(intr)
to behave or act amorously without emotional commitment; toy or play with another's affections; dally
(intr usually foll by with)
to deal playfully or carelessly (with something dangerous or serious); trifle
the motorcyclist flirted with death
(intr usually foll by with)
to think casually (about); toy (with)
to flirt with the idea of leaving
(intr)
to move jerkily; dart; flit
(tr)
to subject to a sudden swift motion; flick or toss
noun
a person who acts flirtatiously
Derived forms of flirt
flirter, noun flirty, adjective flirtingly, adverbWord Origin for flirt
C16: of uncertain origin