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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