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Definitions

flirt

[flurt] / flɜrt /
NOUN
person who makes advances
Synonyms
STRONG
coquette cruiser heartbreaker operator philanderer player seducer siren swinger tease trifler vamp vixen wanton wolf
VERB
make advances toward someone
Synonyms
STRONGEST
tease
STRONG
banter coquet dally disport eyeball fool gam ogle philander pitch proposition
WEAK
bat eyes at come on to hit on lead on linger with make a move make a pass pick up wink at
Antonyms
WEAK
be faithful

Example Sentences

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Whether in interviews or the context of her films, Fennell doesn’t shy from the fact that she enjoys themes that flirt with impropriety or visuals that push the limits.

From Salon • Feb. 23, 2026

Many of those companies would flirt with losing money if competition from AI materializes, and a few might ultimately file for bankruptcy.

From Barron's • Feb. 3, 2026

Alice gives him a lift to camp; they banter and flirt after a fashion.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 30, 2026

Tina feels friendly right now as stocks flirt with record highs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 31, 2025

I didn’t understand why he didn’t flirt with me, but now I’m glad.

From "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.