flirt

/flirt/
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Definition

  1. Noun:

    • A person who behaves in a playful or teasing way to attract romantic or sexual attention: A "flirt" is someone who engages in lighthearted, often suggestive, conversation or behavior without serious romantic intent.
    • A brief, playful interaction suggesting romantic interest: The act of flirting itself can be referred to as a "flirt."

  2. Verb:

    • To behave in a playful or teasing way to attract romantic or sexual attention: To "flirt" means to act in a charming, light, and often suggestive manner toward someone, usually without the intention of a serious relationship.
    • To consider or toy with an idea casually: To "flirt" can also mean to think about something in a non-committal or playful way.
Examples of Usage

  • Noun:

    • He's such a flirt; he's always winking and complimenting everyone at the party.
    • Their conversation was just a harmless flirt at the coffee shop.

  • Verb:

    • She likes to flirt with the bartender when she orders a drink.
    • I've been flirting with the idea of moving to a different city, but I haven't made any plans.
Advanced Usage

  • "To flirt with danger/disaster": To engage in risky behavior that could lead to serious trouble.

    • Driving that fast on a wet road is flirting with disaster.

  • "A harmless flirt": Flirting that is not intended to be serious or lead to anything.

    • It was just a harmless flirt; neither of us meant anything by it.
Variants and Related Words

  • Flirtation (n): The act or an instance of flirting.

    • Their flirtation lasted all evening but never went further.

  • Flirtatious (adj): Behaving in a way that shows a playful sexual attraction.

    • She gave him a flirtatious smile.
Synonyms
  • Tease: To playfully provoke or tempt someone.
  • Coy: Pretending to be shy or modest, often in a flirtatious way.
  • Dally: To act or move slowly or waste time; to toy with something.
Related Phrasal Verbs
  • Flirt with: This is the standard construction for the verb.
    • He was flirting with the new intern during the meeting.
    • The company is flirting with bankruptcy.
Related Idioms

  • Flirt with the idea: To consider something casually or without commitment.

    • We've been flirting with the idea of getting a dog for years.

  • Make eyes at someone: To look at someone in a way that shows romantic or sexual interest (a form of flirting).

    • He was making eyes at her from across the room.
Noun
  1. playful behavior intended to arouse sexual interest
  2. a seductive woman who uses her sex appeal to exploit men
Verb
  1. behave carelessly or indifferently
    • Play about with a young girl's affection
  2. talk or behave amorously, without serious intentions
    • The guys always try to chat up the new secretaries
    • My husband never flirts with other women

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