- a variation of flirtatious.
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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Character interactions were thoughtfully choreographed—though having Elisa paw Tolomeo made her seem flirty and desperate rather than dangerous.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 28, 2026
With just two studio LPs to her name, Dean covered almost all of them Tuesday, beginning with the flirty yet measured “Nice To Each Other.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 15, 2026
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
At the grocery store, I linger in the produce section with the reverence of a botanist on sabbatical, basket brimming with romaine, iceberg, butter — anything leafy and remotely flirty.
From Salon ● May 26, 2025
When I said that, her eyes shot up at me, but not in a flirty way at all.
From "The Boy in the Black Suit" by Jason Reynolds
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