Pronunciation: /flɜrt/

Definitions of flirt

noun a person who habitually flirts

Example Sentences

A1 She is a flirt and enjoys teasing boys.

A2 The flirt at the party caught everyone's attention.

B1 His flirtatious behavior made her feel uncomfortable.

B2 The subtle flirt between them was undeniable.

C1 Her flirt with danger ultimately led to her downfall.

C2 The sophisticated flirtation at the high society event was the talk of the town.

verb to behave amorously without serious intent

Example Sentences

A1 She likes to flirt with her crush by smiling and making eye contact.

A2 He flirted with the waitress by complimenting her on her smile.

B1 The colleagues flirted with each other at the office party, but it didn't lead to anything serious.

B2 Despite being in a committed relationship, she couldn't resist flirting with the charming stranger at the bar.

C1 He was known for his ability to flirt effortlessly with anyone he met, making them feel special and appreciated.

C2 She flirted with danger by taking unnecessary risks in her extreme sports adventures, always seeking an adrenaline rush.

Examples of flirt in a Sentence

formal She was warned by HR for engaging in inappropriate flirtatious behavior with a coworker.

informal I saw you flirting with that guy at the party last night.

slang She's always trying to flirt her way out of trouble.

figurative The colors in the painting flirt with each other, creating a harmonious composition.

Grammatical Forms of flirt

past tense

flirted

plural

flirts

comparative

more flirtatious

superlative

most flirtatious

present tense

flirts

future tense

will flirt

perfect tense

has flirted

continuous tense

is flirting

singular

flirt

positive degree

flirtatious

infinitive

to flirt

gerund

flirting

participle

flirting

Origin and Evolution of flirt

First Known Use: 1553 year
Language of Origin: Old French
Story behind the word: The word 'flirt' originated from the Old French word 'fleureter', meaning 'to touch lightly, to move in quick, short motions'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'flirt' evolved to refer to playful behavior or romantic interest without serious intent.