flirt
flirt (flûrt)v. flirt·ed, flirt·ing, flirtsv. intr. 1. To make playfully romantic or sexual overtures. 2. To deal playfully, triflingly, or superficially with: flirt with danger. 3. To move abruptly or jerkily.v. tr. 1. To toss or flip suddenly. 2. To move quickly.n. 1. One given to flirting. 2. An abrupt jerking movement. [Origin unknown.] flirtʹy adj. Synonyms: flirt, dally, play, toy, trifle These verbs mean to deal lightly, casually, or flippantly with someone or something: flirted with the idea of getting a job; dallying with music; can't play with life; toyed with the problem; a person not to be trifled with.
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