flirt
word
/ˈfɫɝt/
flurt
/flˈɜːt/
flurt
Definition
To act in a playful or romantic way to show that you are attracted to someone. It can also mean to behave as if you are interested in someone, often for fun but not always seriously.
Usage & Nuances
'Flirt' can be playful, teasing, or sometimes even subtle. Common collocations: 'flirt with someone,' 'just flirting.' Being a 'flirt' as a noun describes a person who does this often. It can be positive, negative, or neutral, depending on tone and context.
Spanish: coquetear - flirtearPortuguese (BR): flertar - paquerarPortuguese (PT): flirtar - paquerarChinese (Simplified): 调情 - 打情骂俏Chinese (Traditional): 調情 - 打情罵俏Hindi: फ्लर्ट करना - इश्क़ लड़ानाArabic: يغازلBengali: ফ্লার্ট করা - প্রেমের ইঙ্গিত দেওয়াRussian: флиртовать - заигрыватьJapanese: フラートする - いちゃつくVietnamese: tán tỉnhKorean: 플러트하다 - 추파를 던지다Turkish: flört etmekUrdu: فلرٹ کرنا - ادائیں دکھاناIndonesian: menggoda
Example Sentences
He likes to flirt with everyone at parties.
basic
She was just flirting, not being serious.
basic
Do you know how to flirt?
basic
I think he's just a natural flirt.
natural
They started to flirt over text before meeting in person.
natural
Sometimes people flirt just to boost their confidence.
natural