adjective
flirty
FLUR-tee
Flirty (adjective) means Inclined to flirt, or having a playful, teasing manner that suggests attraction. Example: “His flirty comments made her blush.”
adjective
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Inclined to flirt, or having a playful, teasing manner that suggests attraction.
"His flirty comments made her blush."
"She has a flirty way of talking to everyone she meets."
How to use flirty
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishPlayfully suggestive of romantic interest.
Easily confused with
Common pairings
a flirty text
flirty banter
get flirty
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Word forms
- Comparative
- flirtier
- Superlative
- flirtiest
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Etymology
From flirt + the adjective suffix -y.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for flirty
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What does “flirty” mean?
The word “flirty” means inclined to flirt, or having a playful, teasing manner that suggests attraction. In plain terms, playfully suggestive of romantic interest.
How do you pronounce “flirty”?
“Flirty” is pronounced FLUR-tee (/ˈflɜɹti/ in IPA).
How do you use “flirty” in a sentence?
Here is “flirty” used in a sentence: “His flirty comments made her blush.”
What part of speech is “flirty”?
“Flirty” is an adjective.
