FLIRT


Meaning of FLIRT in English

v. & n.

--v.

1. intr. (usu. foll. by with) behave in a frivolously amorous or sexually enticing manner.

2 intr. (usu. foll. by with) a superficially interest oneself (with an idea etc.). b trifle (with danger etc.) (flirted with disgrace).

3 tr. wave or move (a fan, a bird's tail, etc.) briskly.

4 intr. & tr. move or cause to move with a jerk.

--n.

1. a person who indulges in flirting.

2 a quick movement; a sudden jerk.

Derivatives:

flirtation n. flirtatious adj. flirtatiously adv. flirtatiousness n. flirty adj. (flirtier, flirtiest).

Etymology: imit.

Oxford English vocab.      Оксфордский английский словарь.