2 definitions
for Flirting
From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :
Flirt \Flirt\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Flirted; p. pr. & vb. n.
Flirting.] [Cf. AS. fleard trifle, folly, fleardian to
trifle.]
1. 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.
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2. To toss or throw about; to move playfully to and fro; as,
to flirt a fan.
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3. To jeer at; to treat with contempt; to mock. [Obs.]
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I am ashamed; I am scorned; I am flirted. --Beau. &
Fl.
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From WordNet (r) 2.0 :
flirting
n : playful behavior intended to arouse sexual interest [syn: flirt,
flirtation, coquetry, dalliance, toying]
