Meaning & Definition of word "Flirting"

Flirting

/ˈflɜːr.tɪŋ/

1. The act of behaving in a way that shows a sexual or romantic interest in someone.
- Example: Flirting can be a fun way to interact with someone you're attracted to.
2. Light and playful conversation or interaction that implies romantic interest.
- Example: Their flirting during the meeting was not subtle and made everyone else giggle.

1. To behave as though attracted to someone, but not seriously.
- Example: She was flirting with him at the party, playing with her hair and smiling.
2. To engage in light-hearted or playful behavior that suggests interest or attraction.
- Example: They were flirting with each other at the coffee shop, laughing and teasing one another.
3. To deal with something in a superficial or casual manner.
- Example: He was flirting with the idea of moving to a new city, but hadn’t made any real plans.

●The term 'flirt' originated in the early 17th century, possibly from the Dutch word 'flirten', meaning to 'flutter' or 'flick.'

flirt with disaster:

To engage in risky behavior that could lead to trouble.

playing hard to get:

Pretending to be uninterested to make someone more attracted.

love at first sight:

Instant romantic attraction upon first meeting.

coquette:

A woman who flirts light-heartedly.

tease:

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

seduce:

To attract someone into engaging in sexual behavior.

Meaning: To hit on someone

● Example Sentence: He was totally hitting on her at the bar.

Meaning: To give someone the eye

● Example Sentence: I saw him giving her the eye from across the room.