meaning of flirt
1. To throw with a jerk or quick effort; to fling suddenly; as, they flirt water in each others faces; he flirted a glove, or a handkerchief.
2. To toss or throw about; to move playfully to and fro; as, to flirt a fan.
3. To jeer at; to treat with contempt; to mock.
4. To run and dart about; to act with giddiness, or from a desire to attract notice; especially, to play the coquette; to play at courtship; to coquet; as, they flirt with the young men.
5. To utter contemptuous language, with an air of disdain; to jeer or gibe.
6. A sudden jerk; a quick throw or cast; a darting motion; hence, a jeer.
7. One who flirts; esp. , a woman who acts with giddiness, or plays at courtship; a coquette; a pert girl.
8. Pert; wanton.
9. playful behavior intended to arouse sexual interest
Related Words
flirt | flirt with | flirt-gill | flirtation | flirtatious | flirtatiously | flirted | flirtigig | flirting | flirtingly |
