flirty
Americanadjective
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pleasantly flirtatious; playful.
We exchanged a few flirty texts, but nothing came of it.
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(of apparel) having a charming or playful appeal, often in the form of elements traditionally considered feminine, such as light fabrics, bright colors, flounces, and ruffles, and often exposing bare skin.
I tried on one of the boutique's “flirty dresses” and it reminded me of the outfit I wore to my sixth birthday party.
Etymology
Origin of flirty
First recorded in 1750–60; flirt ( def. ) + -y 1 ( def. )
Example Sentences
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Carrick's second victim in this month's trial met him on a dating app, where she said he first came across as "friendly, flirty".
From BBC • Nov. 20, 2025
After a flirty “Love Me Do,” he asked the women in the crowd to “gimme a Beatles scream,” then nodded approvingly at the sound.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 27, 2025
It’s Glinda’s version of Hollywood glamour, it’s setting her up to be cute and flirty and frivolous and playful in the song.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 25, 2024
If you're chronically online like myself, you’re probably familiar with Andrew Garfield and Amelia Dimoldenberg’s flirty red carpet banter.
From Salon • Oct. 21, 2024
Joe Trace counted on flirty laughing women to buy his wares, and he knew better than to take up with any of them.
From "Jazz" by Toni Morrison
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