Word Meaning

flirts definition and meaning

v. t. 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.
v. t. To toss or throw about; to move playfully to and fro; as, to flirt a fan.
v. t. To jeer at; to treat with contempt; to mock.
v. i. To run and dart about; to act with giddiness, or from a desire to attract notice; especially, to play the coquette; to play at courtship; to coquet; as, they flirt with the young men.
v. i. To utter contemptuous language, with an air of disdain; to jeer or gibe.
n. A sudden jerk; a quick throw or cast; a darting motion; hence, a jeer.
v. t. One who flirts; esp., a woman who acts with giddiness, or plays at courtship; a coquette; a pert girl.
a. Pert; wanton.

Crossword clues for flirts

- Coquet
- Play at courtship
- Toy (with)
- Trifle in love
- Communicates romantically