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flirt

noun verb

Playful behavior intended to arouse sexual interest

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Word Facts

Word length
5
Starts with
F
Ends with
T
Contains
LI
Scrabble score
8
CEFR level
B2

How it sounds

Pronunciation

flɜːt

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Meaning

Definitions

noun

  1. Playful behavior intended to arouse sexual interest

noun

  1. A seductive woman who uses her sex appeal to exploit men

verb

  1. Talk or behave amorously, without serious intentions

    “The guys always try to chat up the new secretaries”

verb

  1. Behave carelessly or indifferently

    “Play about with a young girl's affection”

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Example Sentences

The guys always try to chat up the new secretaries
My husband never flirts with other women
Play about with a young girl's affection

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