- present participle of flirt.
flirting
Example Sentences
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Papa Pope’s harsh words were meant to prepare his daughter for the risks inherent to flirting with power.
From Salon ● Aug. 31, 2026
And, with this year’s Angels flirting with the first 100-loss season in franchise history, are the Angels going to be much better next year?
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 31, 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
She also accused him of "belittling" her with jibes about her weight and age, and accused her of flirting with other men.
From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2026
He wasn’t interested in flirting with Nina Zenik, and he happened to know she wasn’t remotely interested in him.
From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo
