flirty

[flur-tey-shuhs] Origin

flir·ta·tious

[flur-tey-shuhs]
adjective
1.
given or inclined to flirtation.
2.
pertaining to or suggesting flirtation.
Also, flirt·y.


Origin:
1825–35; flirtat(ion) + -ious

flir·ta·tious·ly, adverb
flir·ta·tious·ness, noun
non·flir·ta·tious, adjective
non·flir·ta·tious·ly, adverb
non·flir·ta·tious·ness, noun
EXPAND
un·flir·ta·tious, adjective
un·flir·ta·tious·ly, adverb
un·flir·ta·tious·ness, noun
COLLAPSE
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flirt (flɜːt)
 
vb (usually foll by with) (usually foll by with)
1.  (intr) to behave or act amorously without emotional commitment; toy or play with another's affections; dally
2.  to deal playfully or carelessly (with something dangerous or serious); trifle: the motorcyclist flirted with death
3.  to think casually (about); toy (with): to flirt with the idea of leaving
4.  (intr) to move jerkily; dart; flit
5.  (tr) to subject to a sudden swift motion; flick or toss
 
n
6.  a person who acts flirtatiously
 
[C16: of uncertain origin]
 
'flirter
 
n
 
'flirty
 
adj
 
'flirtingly
 
adv

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Word Origin & History

flirty
1840, from flirt + -y (2). Related: Flirtiness.
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