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flirty - 2 dictionary results

flir⋅ta⋅tious

[flur-tey-shuhs]
–adjective
1. given or inclined to flirtation.
2. pertaining to or suggesting flirtation.
Also, flirty.


Origin:
1825–35; flirtat(ion) + -ious


flir⋅ta⋅tious⋅ly, adverb
flir⋅ta⋅tious⋅ness, noun
flirt   (flûrt)   
v.   flirt·ed, flirt·ing, flirts

v.   intr.
  1. To make playfully romantic or sexual overtures.
  2. To deal playfully, triflingly, or superficially with: flirt with danger.
  3. To move abruptly or jerkily.
v.   tr.
  1. To toss or flip suddenly.
  2. To move quickly.
n.  
  1. One given to flirting.
  2. 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.
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