flirt — meaning in English

English meaning

• dalliance noun A brief, playful romance or flirtation, not meant to be serious.
• flirt verb To behave in a playful, teasing way toward someone to show romantic or sexual interest.
• sport noun A physical activity involving skill and competition, played under a set of rules.

Senses

flirt is used for these senses in English:

• dalliance Playful flirtation; amorous play. [from 14th c.]
• flirt An act of flirting.
• sport (obsolete, uncountable) An amorous dalliance.

dalliance — full definition

1. noun A brief, playful romance or flirtation, not meant to be serious.
2. noun Time spent idly or without purpose.

flirt — full definition

1. verb To behave in a playful, teasing way toward someone to show romantic or sexual interest.
2. verb To show a passing, casual interest in an idea or activity, without full commitment.
3. noun A person who flirts often.

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