- present participle of flirt.
flirting
Example Sentences
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With culture shifts happening in restaurant kitchens, perhaps it was prudent to show Bourdain’s character merely flirting with the dark side.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 11, 2026
MySpace, once the world's biggest social network, is flirting with a comeback.
From BBC ● Aug. 9, 2026
Whether you’re flirting or trying to make friends, it’s easier to exist in places where you’re not thought of as inherently ugly.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 6, 2026
The pound was flirting with 2026 lows against the dollar while yields on U.K. government bonds edged higher.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 22, 2026
JoJo didn’t seem to mind that his girlfriend was flirting with another guy.
From "Adrift" by Paul Griffin
