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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 flirt·er. a person who is given to flirting.
a quick throw or toss; sudden jerk or darting motion.

Words related to flirt

vamp, siren, seducer, tease

Words nearby flirt

flipbook, flippant, flipper, flipping, flippy, flirt, flirtable, flirtation, flirtatious, flit, flit gun

Origin of flirt

1540–50; expressive word; compare similar initial cluster in flap, flick1, flip1, and final elements of squirt, spurt, etc.

OTHER WORDS FROM flirt

flirt·ing·ly, adverbflirt·y, adjective, flirt·i·er, flirt·i·est
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British Dictionary definitions for flirter

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, adverb

Word Origin for flirt

C16: of uncertain origin
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