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flirty

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Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adjective

Informal

pleasantly flirtatious; playful:
We exchanged a few flirty texts, but nothing came of it.
(of apparel) having a charming or playful appeal, often in the form of elements traditionally considered feminine, such as light fabrics, bright colors, flounces, and ruffles, and often exposing bare skin:
I tried on one of the boutique's “flirty dresses” and it reminded me of the outfit I wore to my sixth birthday party.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of flirty¹

First recorded in 1750–60; flirt ( def ) + -y ¹( def )

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Example Sentences

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As Violet, a widowed therapist whose night out goes south when she starts receiving threatening demands for her to kill her date, Fahy is on-screen almost the entire film, running a gamut of flirty jitters, terrorized trauma and steely reserve.

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We hiked Runyon Canyon, and our flirty conversation felt as easy as breathing.

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“He didn’t smile at me or wave or do anything flirty,” she said.

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It’s Glinda’s version of Hollywood glamour, it’s setting her up to be cute and flirty and frivolous and playful in the song.

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Sally Struthers, who doesn’t get as many meaty roles as she deserves, is Virginia, flirty and forward.

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flirtatious flit

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