To deal playfully, triflingly, or superficially with: flirt with danger.
To move abruptly or jerkily.
v.
tr.
To toss or flip suddenly.
To move quickly.
n.
One given to flirting.
An abrupt jerking movement.
[Origin unknown.] flirt'y adj.
Synonyms: 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.