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 flirting with the idea of running for outgoing U.S.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 21, 2026
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
Over more than 10 years and 100 dates, Dimoldenberg's awkward flirting, deadpan silences and willingness to overshare has made her channel an unmissable stop for any celeb, single or not.
From BBC ● Sep. 5, 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
I took another sip from my coffee and said, “She said this: ‘I’m not flirting with you, you know.’”
From "100 Sideways Miles" by Andrew Smith
