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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

Wasserman is facing pressure to step away from the 2028 Olympics following revelations that the then-married executive exchanged flirty emails with Ghislaine Maxwell more than 20 years ago.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 18, 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

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

Elvira’s live show at Knott’s was a lot like a Las Vegas revue: flirty, spooky, and funny in her slapstick style.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 19, 2024

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