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   Flirt

   /flərt/

   

   verb

   • 1. behave as though attracted to or trying to attract someone, but for amusement rather than with serious intentions: "it amused him to flirt with her" Similar trifle withtoy withteaselead onphilander withdally withmake romantic advances tocourtwooinformal:pullchat upmake eyes atmake sheep's eyes atgive the come-on tocome on tobe all overvampdated:set one's cap at
   • ▪ experiment with or show a superficial interest in (an idea, activity, or movement) without committing oneself to it seriously: "a painter who had flirted briefly with Cubism" Similar dabble intoy withtrifle withamuse oneself withplay withentertain the idea/possibility ofconsidergive thought toputter around withtinker withdip intoscratch the surface of
   • ▪ deliberately expose oneself to (danger or difficulty): "the need of some individuals to flirt with death" Similar dice withcourtrisknot be afraid oftreat frivolouslymake light of
   • 2. (of a bird) wave or open and shut (its wings or tail) with a quick flicking motion: "a moorhen stepped out of the reeds, flirting its white tail"
   • ▪ move back and forth with a flicking or fluttering motion: "the lark was flirting around the site"

   noun

   • 1. a person who habitually flirts: "Jim was an outrageous flirt"

   Word Origin mid 16th century: apparently symbolic, the elements fl- and -irt both suggesting sudden movement; compare with flick and spurt. The original verb senses were ‘give someone a sharp blow’ and ‘sneer at’; the earliest noun senses were ‘joke, jibe’ and ‘flighty girl’ (defined by Dr Johnson as ‘a pert young hussey’), with a notion originally of cheeky behavior, later of playfully amorous behavior.

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   Flirt definition: to court triflingly or act amorously without serious intentions; play at love; coquet.. See examples of FLIRT used in a sentence.

3. www.thefreedictionary.com › flirtFlirt - definition of flirt by The Free Dictionary

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   1. ( intr) to behave or act amorously without emotional commitment; toy or play with another's affections; dally. 2. (usually foll by: with) to deal playfully or carelessly (with something dangerous or serious); trifle: the motorcyclist flirted with death.

4. www.dictionary.com › browse › flirtFLIRT Definition & Usage Examples | Dictionary.com

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   flirt. [ flurt ] show ipa. See synonyms for flirt on Thesaurus.com. verb (used without object) to court triflingly or act amorously without serious intentions; play at love; coquet. to trifle or toy, as with an idea: She flirted with the notion of buying a sports car.

5. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definitionflirt verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage ...

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   Definition of flirt verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishFLIRT definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   3 days ago · 1. (intransitive) to behave or act amorously without emotional commitment; toy or play with another's affections; dally. 2. (intransitive; usually foll by with) to deal playfully or carelessly (with something dangerous or serious ); trifle. the motorcyclist flirted with death.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › learner-english › flirtFLIRT | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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   to behave as if you are sexually attracted to someone, usually not in a very serious way: She was flirting with a guy at the bar. Phrasal verbs. flirt with sth. noun [ C ] uk / flɜːt / us. someone who often flirts with people. (Definition of flirt from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Translations of flirt.

8. psychcentral.com › health › flirting-behaviors-explainedWhat is Flirting? | Psych Central

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   Oct 2, 2023 · Flirting involves verbal and nonverbal behaviors that signal interest or attraction toward another person. Flirting is an emotional instinct and doesn’t involve logic, and...