flirt
[ flurt ]
/ flɜrt /
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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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Let’s start with some etymology: What are the origins of the typographical word “bracket”?
First appeared around 1750, and is related to the French word “braguette” for the name of codpiece armor.
First appeared in 1610, based on the French word “baguette” for the long loaf of bread.
First appeared in 1555, and is related to the French word “raquette” for a netted bat.
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OTHER WORDS FROM flirt
flirt·ing·ly, adverbflirt·y, adjective, flirt·i·er, flirt·i·estDictionary.com Unabridged
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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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