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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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
She was thinking about a bank teller who had been flirting with her spouse.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 25, 2026
Whether you’re flirting or trying to make friends, it’s easier to exist in places where you’re not thought of as inherently ugly.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 6, 2026
Real serving girls were always teasing the potboys, flirting with the cooks, wheedling a taste of this, a bite of that.
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
