flirt
verb (used without object)
to court triflingly or act amorously without serious intentions; play at love; coquet.
flirting
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present participleof flirt.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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After weeks of heavy selling the yield on 10-year government bonds is now flirting with the psychological threshold of five percent, a level not seen since 2002.
From Barron's ● Oct. 9, 2026
Papa Pope’s harsh words were meant to prepare his daughter for the risks inherent to flirting with power.
From Salon ● Aug. 31, 2026
And, with this year’s Angels flirting with the first 100-loss season in franchise history, are the Angels going to be much better next year?
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 31, 2026
Despite flirting with disaster, Arsenal reached its first Champions League final in 20 years on Tuesday and holds a crucial edge in the Premier League title race.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 6, 2026
As soon as we all mumble yes, Ms. López goes back to flirting with Mr. Ingman.
From "I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter" by Erika L. Sánchez
