flirt

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verb

ˈflərt

flirted; flirting; flirts

intransitive verb

: to move erratically : flit

butterflies flirting among the flowers

: to behave amorously without serious intent

He flirts with every attractive woman he meets.

: to show superficial or casual interest or liking

flirted with the idea

also : experiment

a novelist flirting with poetry

: to come close to reaching or experiencing something

—used with with

flirting with disaster

transitive verb

: flick

They flirt water at each other's faces.

: to move in a jerky manner

a bird flirting its tail

flirtation

ˌflər-ˈtā-shən How to pronounce flirt (audio)

noun

flirter noun

flirty

ˈflər-tē

adjective

Example Sentences

Verb They were flirting all night. the servers at that restaurant flirt with all the customers Noun he's just a harmless flirt, so don't take him seriously

Recent Examples on the Web

Verb

The intense heat will stick around until at least the weekend, as Portland is forecast to flirt with triple digits through Saturday.

Payton Major And Monica Garrett, CNN, 27 July 2022 Some Asian nations began to flirt with closer cooperation with China, wondering if America could, or would, really have their back.

James Pindell, BostonGlobe.com, 15 July 2022 Rogan repeatedly downplayed the need for coronavirus vaccines and used his platform to flirt with misinformation about covid-19.

Timothy Bella, Washington Post, 6 July 2022 That creative abandon is evident in the delicious way the pieces flirt with havoc, but the love and patience in Sumu’s handwork keep them whole.

Cate Mcquaid, BostonGlobe.com, 30 Aug. 2022 Many of them, think Killing Zoe, The Boondock Saints or Suicide Kings, flirt with ironic detachment, missing that Tarantino’s crime flicks are dramas featuring funny characters rather than outright comedies.

Scott Mendelson, Forbes, 4 Aug. 2022 In the last month of summer before high school begins, an impressionable 13-year-old Taiwanese American boy learns what his family can’t teach him: how to skate, how to flirt and how to love your mom.

Rebecca Sun, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Aug. 2022 In the last month of summer before high school begins, an impressionable thirteen-year-old Taiwanese American boy learns what his family can’t teach him: how to skate, how to flirt and how to love your mom.

Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 3 Aug. 2022 But even Pence’s allies flirt with election conspiracy theories.

Erin B. Logan, Los Angeles Times, 27 July 2022

Noun

Charles thought Kate to be a shameless flirt; Kate thought Charles to be extravagantly jealous.

April White, BostonGlobe.com, 7 June 2022 Between the goddess and her nymphs, bathing in the sacred grotto, lives the premise of chastity even as the nymphs flirt in their eloquent poses.

Claudia Rankine, Harper’s Magazine , 20 July 2022 Kevin, who shows more academic potential than his pals and likes to flirt, lives with his mother, Nina, her wife, Dre, and his sister, Keisha.

Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2022 The two flirt over popsicles and steal kisses during late-night heart-to-hearts, while her lawyer fiancé (Raúl Castillo) is away.

Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY, 17 June 2022 Capitalize on that Essex charm, and flirt… with everyone.

Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 3 June 2022 West Elm staples flirt with antique collector's items, like Jackie O.'s childhood side chair.

Hadley Mendelsohn, House Beautiful, 31 May 2022 Adults flirt, couples kiss, and two women are expecting a baby and planning to get married.

Common Sense Media, Washington Post, 20 May 2022 His party-boy energy borders on the maniacal, and his club-ready rhythms flirt with the bizarre.

Billboard Staff, Billboard, 11 Feb. 2022 See More

单词	flirtation
释义	flirt 1 of 2 verb ˈflərt flirted; flirting; flirts intransitive verb 1 : to move erratically : flit butterflies flirting among the flowers 2 a : to behave amorously without serious intent He flirts with every attractive woman he meets. b : to show superficial or casual interest or liking flirted with the idea also : experiment a novelist flirting with poetry 3 : to come close to reaching or experiencing something —used with with flirting with disaster transitive verb 1 : flick They flirt water at each other's faces. 2 : to move in a jerky manner a bird flirting its tail flirtation ˌflər-ˈtā-shən noun flirter noun flirty ˈflər-tē adjective flirt 2 of 2 noun 1 : an act or instance of flirting 2 : a person who flirts Synonyms Verb coquet coquette dally frivol mess around toy trifle Noun flirter wanton See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Verb They were flirting all night. the servers at that restaurant flirt with all the customers Noun he's just a harmless flirt, so don't take him seriously Recent Examples on the Web Verb The intense heat will stick around until at least the weekend, as Portland is forecast to flirt with triple digits through Saturday. Payton Major And Monica Garrett, CNN, 27 July 2022 Some Asian nations began to flirt with closer cooperation with China, wondering if America could, or would, really have their back. James Pindell, BostonGlobe.com, 15 July 2022 Rogan repeatedly downplayed the need for coronavirus vaccines and used his platform to flirt with misinformation about covid-19. Timothy Bella, Washington Post, 6 July 2022 That creative abandon is evident in the delicious way the pieces flirt with havoc, but the love and patience in Sumu’s handwork keep them whole. Cate Mcquaid, BostonGlobe.com, 30 Aug. 2022 Many of them, think Killing Zoe, The Boondock Saints or Suicide Kings, flirt with ironic detachment, missing that Tarantino’s crime flicks are dramas featuring funny characters rather than outright comedies. Scott Mendelson, Forbes, 4 Aug. 2022 In the last month of summer before high school begins, an impressionable 13-year-old Taiwanese American boy learns what his family can’t teach him: how to skate, how to flirt and how to love your mom. Rebecca Sun, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Aug. 2022 In the last month of summer before high school begins, an impressionable thirteen-year-old Taiwanese American boy learns what his family can’t teach him: how to skate, how to flirt and how to love your mom. Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 3 Aug. 2022 But even Pence’s allies flirt with election conspiracy theories. Erin B. Logan, Los Angeles Times, 27 July 2022 Noun Charles thought Kate to be a shameless flirt; Kate thought Charles to be extravagantly jealous. April White, BostonGlobe.com, 7 June 2022 Between the goddess and her nymphs, bathing in the sacred grotto, lives the premise of chastity even as the nymphs flirt in their eloquent poses. Claudia Rankine, Harper’s Magazine , 20 July 2022 Kevin, who shows more academic potential than his pals and likes to flirt, lives with his mother, Nina, her wife, Dre, and his sister, Keisha. Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2022 The two flirt over popsicles and steal kisses during late-night heart-to-hearts, while her lawyer fiancé (Raúl Castillo) is away. Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY, 17 June 2022 Capitalize on that Essex charm, and flirt… with everyone. Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 3 June 2022 West Elm staples flirt with antique collector's items, like Jackie O.'s childhood side chair. Hadley Mendelsohn, House Beautiful, 31 May 2022 Adults flirt, couples kiss, and two women are expecting a baby and planning to get married. Common Sense Media, Washington Post, 20 May 2022 His party-boy energy borders on the maniacal, and his club-ready rhythms flirt with the bizarre. Billboard Staff, Billboard, 11 Feb. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Verb and Noun origin unknown First Known Use Verb 1580, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1 Noun circa 1590, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Kids Definition flirt 1 of 2 verb ˈflərt flirted; flirting : to show a romantic interest in someone just for fun flirt 2 of 2 noun : a person who flirts a lot flirtation noun as in flirtatiousness the attitude or behavior of one who insincerely courts the amorous attentions of others somehow got the bizarre notion that flirtation was appropriate during a job interview Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance flirtatiousness coquetry coyness coquettishness dalliance play kittenishness
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