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Word

flirty

Phoneticsflir·ty

UK/flˈɜːti/

Definition

adj. behaving in a way that shows you are sexually attracted to someone, but usually in a playful or lighthearted way.

adj. behaving in a manner that suggests a playful sexual attraction to another person. Often used predicatively after linking verbs like 'be' or 'get'.

Examples

“She gave him a flirty smile across the room.”

“They spent the entire evening in a flirty conversation, though neither seemed interested in a serious relationship.”

“The novel's protagonist is known for her flirty banter, a social defense mechanism she uses to keep people at a distance while appearing approachable.”

Examples

simple

“She gave him a flirty smile across the room.”

contextual

“They spent the entire evening in a flirty conversation, though neither seemed interested in a serious relationship.”

complex

“The novel's protagonist is known for her flirty banter, a social defense mechanism she uses to keep people at a distance while appearing approachable.”

Usage

Typically used to describe behavior, gestures, or comments. Often follows linking verbs such as 'be', 'seem', or 'act'.

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Level
B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency
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