Flirt

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1. Verb

To throw with a jerk or quick effort; to fling suddenly; as, they flirt water in each other's faces; he flirted a glove, or a handkerchief.

2. Verb

To toss or throw about; to move playfully to and fro; as, to flirt a fan.

3. Verb

To jeer at; to treat with contempt; to mock.

4. Verb

To run and dart about; to act with giddiness, or from a desire to attract notice; especially, to play the coquette; to play at courtship; to coquet; as, they flirt with the young men.

5. Verb

To utter contemptuous language, with an air of disdain; to jeer or gibe.

6. Noun

A sudden jerk; a quick throw or cast; a darting motion; hence, a jeer.

7. Verb

One who flirts; esp., a woman who acts with giddiness, or plays at courtship; a coquette; a pert girl.

8. Adjective

Pert; wanton.
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