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 flirter. a person who is given to flirting.
a quick throw or toss; sudden jerk or darting motion.
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Origin of flirt
OTHER WORDS FROM flirt
flirt·ing·ly, adverbflirt·y, adjective, flirt·i·er, flirt·i·estWords nearby flirt
flippy, flip side, flip through, Flip-Top, flip-up, flirt, flirtable, flirtation, flirtatious, flirty, flit
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British Dictionary definitions for flirt
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); triflethe 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, nounflirty, adjectiveflirtingly, adverbWord Origin for flirt
C16: of uncertain origin
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