Flirting Vocabulary

noun a flirtatious act or attitude

• Her coquetry was evident in the way she subtly flirted with everyone at the party.
• She's always using coquetry to get what she wants from guys.
• I can't stand her fake coquetry, she's just trying to manipulate people.
• The politician's coquetry with the media was seen as a strategic move to gain more support.

noun a woman who flirts or behaves in a teasing manner to attract attention

verb to flirt or behave in a teasing manner to attract attention

• The actress played the role of a coquette in the period drama.
• She's always been a bit of a coquette, flirting with everyone she meets.
• That coquette at the party was really working the room.
• Her coquettish behavior masked her true intentions.

verb to waste time or be slow in doing something

• She was scolded for dallying in the hallway instead of going to her next class.
• Stop dallying and let's get going before we're late.
• Quit dallying around and get your work done.
• He knew he was dallying with danger by procrastinating on his important project.

verb to stare at in a lecherous manner

• It is inappropriate to ogle someone in a professional setting.
• Stop ogling that person, it's rude.
• I caught him oogling at her from across the room.
• The picturesque scenery was so captivating, I couldn't help but ogle at it.

verb to flirt or make advances towards someone, especially in a playful or teasing manner

• The birds chirpse in the early morning hours.
• I heard you were chirpsing that girl at the party last night.
• He's always chirpsing on social media trying to get attention.
• The sound of laughter and conversation filled the room, like a symphony of chirpsing.