flirting

flirt  (flûrt)

v. flirt·ed, flirt·ing, flirts

v.intr.

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.

v.tr.

1. To toss or flip suddenly.

2. To move quickly.

n.

1. One given to flirting.

2. An abrupt jerking movement.

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flirty adj.

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.

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Noun

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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"