verb
flirt
flurt
verb
1
To behave in a playful, teasing way toward someone to show romantic or sexual interest.
"They flirted across the bar all evening before finally talking."
2
To show a passing, casual interest in an idea or activity, without full commitment.
"She flirted with the idea of quitting her job to travel."
noun
1
A person who flirts often.
"Everyone at the office knew he was a bit of a flirt."
How to Use Flirt
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo playfully show romantic interest in someone, or more loosely, to toy with an idea without committing to it.
Common pairings
flirt with someone
flirt with danger
flirt with the idea
Word Forms
flirted past tense, flirts plural, flirts singular
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Etymology
From 16th-century English words meaning "to flick" or "to mock," of uncertain and likely onomatopoeic Germanic origin.