flirting

flirt

 (flûrt)

v. flirt·ed, flirt·ing, flirts

v.intr.

1. To act as if one is sexually attracted to another person, usually in a playful manner.

2.

a. To treat something playfully or superficially: flirt with danger.

b. To consider something playfully or superficially: flirted with the idea of opening a restaurant.

3. To move abruptly or jerkily: The cat's tail flirted as the cat eyed the bird.

v.tr.

1. To toss, flip, or jerk suddenly: flirted the lit match to put it out.

2. To cause to move quickly: "He flirted the dinghy round the big ship" (Rudyard Kipling).

n.

1. One who flirts romantically.

2. An abrupt jerking movement.

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flirt′y adj.

Synonyms: flirt, dally, toy, trifle
These verbs mean to deal lightly, casually, or flippantly with someone or something: flirted with the idea of getting a job; dallied with playing in a band; toyed with the problem; a person not to be trifled with.

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Thesaurus

Noun

1.

flirting - playful behavior intended to arouse sexual interest coquetry, flirtation, toying, dalliance, flirt frolic, gambol, romp, caper, play - gay or light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement; "it was all done in play"; "their frolic in the surf threatened to become ugly"

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