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• a variation of flirtatious.

flirty

American  

[flur-tee] / ˈflɜr ti /

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.

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Etymology

Origin of flirty

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

Example Sentences

"Flirty Dancing" in particular can be a joy to watch because the potential for romance plays out in the well-designed performances that give a sense of completion.

From Salon • Feb. 27, 2020

It was also recently announced that Dewan would be hosting a new dating-dance competition hybrid television show called "Flirty Dancing."

From Fox News • Oct. 18, 2019

The Jones song counts among its characters Sammy Samson, Silly Mill, Flirty Mirty, the police chief, the judge and the narrator.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 28, 2016

Still others came up with nicknames for the workers like "Sideburns," "White Glasses" and "Flirty von Flirtenheimer."

From Chicago Tribune • Jan. 20, 2012

Elaine moved into the drawing room, Jennings springing forward to part the portieres for her and passing through the room quickly where Flirty Florrie sat waiting.

From The Exploits of Elaine by Reeve, Arthur B. (Arthur Benjamin)