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Synonyms
flirt (flûrt)

[Origin unknown.]

verb: flirt·ed, flirt·ing, flirts. 

intransitive verb 

  1. To make playfully romantic or sexual overtures.
  2. To deal playfully, triflingly, or superficially with: flirt with danger.
  3. To move abruptly or jerkily.

transitive verb 

  1. To toss or flip suddenly.
  2. To move quickly.

noun 

  1. One given to flirting.
  2. An abrupt jerking movement.

derivatives

flirt́y
adjective

synonyms:

flirt, dally, play, toy, trifle These verbs mean to deal lightly, casually, or flippantly with someone or something: flirted with the idea of getting a job; dallying with music; can't play with life; toyed with the problem; a person not to be trifled with.