- 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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This romp about Fiorilla, a flirty young woman with a roving eye who is married to Geronio, a wealthy old Neapolitan, is packed with hilarious, fast-moving ensembles.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 20, 2026
In the live-wire 2015 comedy-drama “Dope” and as the voice of Miles Morales in the “Spider-Verse” films, Moore proved himself a sly, likable star with flirty charm.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 1, 2026
What begins as a flirty, fun and glamorous look at John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette, the “it” couple of the late ‘90s, inevitably becomes yet another invasion of its subjects’ privacy.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 6, 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
“I don’t see how he can be flirty, with everything that’s going on.”
From "Insurgent" by Veronica Roth
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