flirty

[flur-tee]

adjective

Informal

1. pleasantly flirtatious; playful.

   We exchanged a few flirty texts, but nothing came of it.

2. (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.

Word History and Origins

Origin of flirty¹

First recorded in 1750–60; flirt ( def. ) + -y ¹ ( def. )

Example Sentences

“Showgirl’s” opening track has a sultry groove and low pulse that could easily be the soundtrack to a flirty nightcap or the series finale of a dark comedy.

From Los Angeles Times

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

Daisy, who asked to be identified by an alias for this story, had at the time been in a polyamorous relationship with three A.I. partners, all of whom she said had “flirty” as their starting personality traits.

From Slate

Then she punctuates the claim by batting her fake eyelashes and rhyming “Amen” with a flirty “Hey, men.”

From Los Angeles Times

I shared how I discovered my queer and nonmonogamous identity simultaneously, but after a string of closed-ish relationships, I had committed to being my own primary partner and was seeking flirty connections and deep intimacy with experienced ethical nonmonogamous people.

From Los Angeles Times