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Definitions

flirt

[flurt] / flɜrt /
NOUN
person who makes advances
Synonyms
STRONG
coquette cruiser heartbreaker operator philanderer player seducer siren swinger tease trifler vamp vixen wanton wolf
VERB
make advances toward someone
Synonyms
STRONGEST
tease
STRONG
banter coquet dally disport eyeball fool gam ogle philander pitch proposition
WEAK
bat eyes at come on to hit on lead on linger with make a move make a pass pick up wink at
Antonyms
WEAK
be faithful

Example Sentences

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Many of those companies would flirt with losing money if competition from AI materializes, and a few might ultimately file for bankruptcy.

From Barron's • Feb. 3, 2026

First, there’s a pantomimed back story: During the overture, actors depicting the lovers as young teens flirt and are discouraged by adults.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 2, 2026

I’m serious: He would constantly flirt with other women while we were dating, constantly compare me to his exes.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 19, 2025

There's hope at least that the Potters might flirt with the play-offs this time around.

From BBC • Aug. 7, 2025

“You do not help my Hunters. You do not look at, talk to, or flirt with my Hunters. And you do not call them sweetheart.”

From "The Titan's Curse" by Rick Riordan