Flirt

/flɜrt/

Meaning & Definition

noun

a playful or casual romantic or sexual relationship with someone

Their flirt evolved into a serious relationship over the summer.

a person who engages in flirtation

She's such a flirt, always batting her eyelashes at boys.

verb

to behave as though attracted to someone, but usually in a playful and not serious way

She likes to flirt with the idea of dating him, but she's not really interested.

to show interest in someone in a playful or provocative way

He tends to flirt with anyone who enters the room, charming everyone with his wit.

to move or act in a carefree or casual way

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.

Hitting on someone.

He was hitting on her at the bar all night.

Playing the field.

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