Flirting

2 definitions found

From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  Flirt \Flirt\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Flirted}; p. pr. & vb. n.
     {Flirting}.] [Cf. AS. fleard trifle, folly, fleardian to
     trifle.]
     1. To throw with a jerk or quick effort; to fling suddenly;
        as, they flirt water in each other's faces; he flirted a
        glove, or a handkerchief.


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     2. To toss or throw about; to move playfully to and fro; as,
        to flirt a fan.
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     3. To jeer at; to treat with contempt; to mock. [Obs.]
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              I am ashamed; I am scorned; I am flirted. --Beau. &
                                                    Fl.
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From WordNet (r) 2.0 [wn]:

  flirting
       n : playful behavior intended to arouse sexual interest [syn: {flirt},
            {flirtation}, {coquetry}, {dalliance}, {toying}]