Meaning & Definition of word "Flirt"

Flirt

/flɜrt/

1. a playful or casual romantic or sexual relationship with someone
- Example: Their flirt evolved into a serious relationship over the summer.
2. a person who engages in flirtation
- Example: She's such a flirt, always batting her eyelashes at boys.

1. to behave as though attracted to someone, but usually in a playful and not serious way
- Example: She likes to flirt with the idea of dating him, but she's not really interested.
2. to show interest in someone in a playful or provocative way
- Example: He tends to flirt with anyone who enters the room, charming everyone with his wit.
3. to move or act in a carefree or casual way
- Example: They were flirting with danger by climbing those steep cliffs.

Middle English: probably of imitative origin.

flirt with:

To show casual interest in something or someone.

flirting game:

A playful occurrence of flirtation.

flirtation period:

A phase of lighthearted romantic interaction.

coquette:

A woman who flirts lightheartedly with men.

tease:

To make fun of or attempt to provoke someone in a playful way.

seduce:

To attract someone sexually.

Meaning: Hitting on someone.

Example Sentence: He was hitting on her at the bar all night.

Meaning: Playing the field.

Example Sentence: She’s not serious; she’s just playing the field.