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flirt
(redirected from flirty)

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flirt with someone
to tease or trifle with someone alluringly. Are you flirting with me? Everyone knows that married men aren't supposed to flirt with anyone.

flirt with the idea of doing something

Fig. to think about doing something; to toy with an idea; to consider something, but not too seriously. (See also flirt with someone.) I flirted with the idea of going to Europe for two weeks. Jane flirted with the idea of quitting her job.
See also: doing, idea

flirt with something
to consider something briefly and not seriously At one time he flirted with the idea of running for the presidency, though nothing came of it.
Etymology: based on the literal meaning of flirt (to behave in a way that makes another person think you are attracted to them)


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I want to be funny, flirty and mysterious," she said at the benefit hosted by Ensler, United Artists CEO Paula Wagner and Glamour magazine.
For the 'three silly girls' that means flirty, silly, and bouncy.
Give the cowgirl look a twist by trading your jeans for a flirty pink dress and pink suede hat.
 
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